Octopus Soup With Maltese Crackers (soppa Tal-qarnit With Galletti)
Octopus Soup with Maltese Crackers, also known as Soppa tal-Qarnit with Galletti, is a traditional Maltese dish that is perfect for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 kg octopus, cleaned and chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 6 cups fish or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Maltese crackers (Galletti) for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the octopus and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaf, and white wine. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Once the octopus is tender, remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the octopus soup hot, accompanied by Maltese crackers (Galletti).
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large pot Chopping board Knife Wooden spoon Ladle
Tools
Pot Stove
Serving suggestions
Soppa tal-Qarnit with Galletti is best served as a starter for a seafood-themed dinner or as a comforting main course on a chilly evening.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of fresh lemon juice to the soup just before serving.
Cost
$25