Billi Bi

Name: Billi Bi
Ingredients: 3 parsley sprigs; 2 thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 5 shallots, finely chopped (1 cup); 1 leek, white and pale green part only, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 3 pounds mussels (preferably Prince Edward Island or Penn Cove), scrubbed and debearded; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons chopped chives; Crusty bread, for serving

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Experience luxury in every bite with Billi Bi, Andrew Zimmern's fast, flavorful mussel soup. Perfect for any dinner table, it’s easy to make yet packed with complex flavors. Serve with crusty bread.

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Ingredients

3 parsley sprigs
2 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 shallots, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 leek, white and pale green part only, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
3 pounds mussels (preferably Prince Edward Island or Penn Cove), scrubbed and debearded
2 cups heavy cream
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Crusty bread, for serving