Mussels In White Wine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 None celery stalks, trimmed and diced
1 None carrot, diced
1 None onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups white wine
2 sprigs thyme
2 1/2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and bearded
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp chopped parsley
None None Crusty bread, to serve

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Saute celery, carrot, onion and garlic 10-15 mins, until vegetables begin to caramelize.
Add wine, 1 cup water and thyme and bring to a boil. Stir in mussels. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 3-5 mins, until mussels open (discard any unopened ones).
Stir in cream. Simmer 2 mins. Season to taste. Divide mussels and liquid among serving bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crusty bread.