Mussel Chowder

12 large or 24 small fresh mussels, or 250g mussel meats cooked

500g potatoes, peeled & finely chopped

3 cups boiling water

Salt to taste

1 tsp grated lemon rind

4 Tbsp cream

Freshly ground black pepper

Method

If using fresh mussels, follow directions for cleaning & cooking.  Remove meat from shells.  Chop cooked meat finely or mince.

Cook chopped potatoes in boiling salted water until just tender.

Add chopped or minced mussels, lemon rind, cream & black pepper.

Simmer gently for 5 minutes, do not boil.