Billi Bi(A Creamy French Mussel Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 lb. mussels
6 shallots, minced
2 1/2 c. white wine
1 bay leaf
pinch of cayenne
salt and freshly ground pepper
6 medium onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
4 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. thyme
4 c. cream
2 egg yolks, beaten

Preparation

Clean and debeard the mussels.
Place all the ingredients except cream and egg yolks in a large soup pot.
Cover tightly and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for 8 minutes or until the mussels have opened.
Remove the mussels and shell them; reserve in a bowl.
Strain the broth and return to the pot.
Add the cream and bring to a boil again.