Spanish Squid Soup
A hearty and flavorful Spanish-inspired squid soup, perfect for a chilly evening. This soup is packed with the natural sweetness of squid and the savory flavors of Spanish cuisine.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Squidcleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces
- ●2 tablespoons Floral oilsuch as olive or avocado oil
- ●1/2 cup Crunchy croutonshomemade or store-bought
- ●1 medium Spanish oniondiced
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 can (14.5 oz) Canned diced tomatoesdrained and rinsed
- ●4 cups Chicken brothlow-sodium
- ●to taste Sea saltoptional
- ●1/4 cup Fresh parsleychopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the floral oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add the squid, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and sea salt (if using).
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the squid is tender.
- 6
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or let it cool and puree it in a blender.
- 7
Return the soup to the pot and add the crunchy croutons.
- 8
Simmer the soup for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the croutons are heated through.
- 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 10
Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley (if desired).