Blender - Essential for pureeing mussels and fennel to create a smooth bisque
Dutch Oven - Suitable for slow cooking the bisque, enhancing flavor development
Food Processor - Useful for finely chopping ingredines like fennel and garlic before adding them to the pot
Chef's Knife - For efficient cutting of vegetables, meat (if included), or shells from mussels
Large Stock Pot - Capable of handling the volume required for cooking a bisque and making stock
Silicone Spatula - Handy tool for stirring and scraping ingredients in various stages of preparation or cooking
Ladle - For serving the bisque after it has been strained through a sieve, if desired
Strainer or Fine Mesh Sieve - To separate solids from the liquid of the bisque to achieve the desired smooth consistency
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
1 cup dry white wine
4 cups (about) bottled clam juice or low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes fresh fennel bulbs, divided, fennel fronds chopped and reserved for garnish
1/4 cup 1/4-inch cubes peeled carrot
1/2 cup chopped shallots (about 2 large)
1/4 cup long-grain rice
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon brandy
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
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