Bring the water and clam juice to a boil in a large pot. Add the mussels, return to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, covered, until the shells open, 4 to 6 minutes, depending on size.

Seafood soups and stews fall into two categories: rustic, easy, comforting dishes with big flavors and a balance of seafood and vegetables,; and richer, more refined and more labor-intensive affairs ...

My husband and I just came back from Piedmont (one of our favorite restaurants) and shared a delicious mussel and bacon chowder. It had lots of mussels sitting in a creamy broth with plenty of diced ...

Steam mussels with water until barely opened, reserve and decant broth. Remove mussels from shell, reserve for soup. Heat a soup pot over medium high heat. Add the onions, celery, carrots, and ...