CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP WITH GRILLED OCTOPUS
Provided by Michelle Karam
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For the cream of spinach soup: Add the chicken broth, celery, carrots, potatoes, shallots, garlic and bell peppers to a medium pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer on medium-low heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Strain the soup, reserving the broth and vegetables separately.
- Add the cooked vegetables, fresh spinach and heavy cream to a blender in batches and puree. Add enough of the reserved broth to the puree until it reaches the desired consistency. Add the dill if using. Season with salt and a pinch of white pepper.
- For the spinach and red pepper saute: In a saute pan, heat the olive oil until hot. Add the spinach, bell peppers, shallots, some salt and pepper and red chile flakes if using and saute until the spinach and peppers are tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
- For the grilled octopus: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Clean the octopus well, removing the outer membrane from each tentacle.
- Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, red chile flakes and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the octopus and let marinate for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Grill the octopus, allowing some parts to char slightly for good flavor, 8 to 12 minutes depending on the thickness of the tentacles. Do not overcook or the octopus will become chewy and dry. Set aside.
- Spoon some soup into each bowl. Lay a piece of octopus in the center, and add a dollop of the spinach and red pepper saute.
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Monik Alisha
a27@hotmail.frThis soup is a must-try for seafood lovers.
Dipak Raj Giri
giri.d@aol.comI've never had octopus before, but I'm glad I tried it in this soup. It was cooked perfectly and it had a great flavor.
Cheryl Ibey
i-c@hotmail.comThis soup is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Nickol Mikey
nickol-m@hotmail.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Forchi Bandar
forchi-bandar44@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy spinach and they don't even notice the octopus.
Nickaru Audio
nickaru_a@gmail.comI'm not sure I would have thought to pair spinach and octopus together, but it works really well. The flavors are very complementary.
keino whitedavis
k-whitedavis@gmail.comThis soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the creamy texture and the smoky flavor of the grilled octopus.
Masud Ahemd Likon
likon_m92@yahoo.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's one of my favorite recipes.
Basko Kante
basko-k55@gmail.comThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and the flavors are amazing.
Jasper141
jasper141@aol.comI made this soup for my family and they loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it all up.
Pulane Ntoahae
np33@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover octopus. I had some grilled octopus from a party the night before and I used it to make this soup. It was delicious!
Sardar Gulshaheen
g_s@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this soup. The spinach and cream were a perfect balance for the octopus.
Xasan Ali
ali-xasan85@yahoo.comThis soup is easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the addition of the grilled octopus. It really takes the soup to the next level.
Chibueze Destiny
chibuezedestiny11@yahoo.comI was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I've never cooked octopus before. But I'm so glad I did! The soup was amazing. The octopus was cooked perfectly and the flavors were incredible.
Kyra Daniels
k_daniels76@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The soup is creamy and flavorful. The grilled octopus added a nice touch of smokiness.
Gg Gg
g.gg@yahoo.comI made this soup for a party and it was a hit!
Amgad Mosaad
m@yahoo.comThis soup was absolutely delicious! I love the combination of the creamy spinach and the grilled octopus. The octopus was cooked perfectly - it was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.