How to Make Shrimp and Octopus Soup (Caldo de Camaron y Pulpo) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp and Octopus Soup, known as Caldo de Camaron y Pulpo in Spanish, is a delicious and hearty seafood soup that will transport you to the shores of Mexico with its rich and flavorful broth. This traditional dish is a popular choice in coastal regions, where the abundance of fresh seafood makes it a go-to option for a comforting and satisfying meal.

This soup is a perfect showcase of the bounty of the sea, combining succulent shrimp and tender octopus with a medley of fresh vegetabl...

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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 pounds octopus, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 cups cubed potatoes
  • ½ cup crushed dry pasilla chile peppers
  • ½ cup chopped onion, or to taste
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp in shells
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (Optional)
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place water in a large soup pot, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add octopus, and continue boiling for about 20 minutes.
  • While octopus is boiling, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and pasilla pepper. Fry for about 15 minutes, adding onion and tomato at the very end. The ingredients do not need to be fully cooked.
  • When octopus has boiled for 20 minutes, add shrimp in their shells to octopus, and let it boil for 5 more minutes. Add vegetables from skillet, and season with salt to your liking. If corn is used, put it in with shrimp. Let everything simmer together for 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    269 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 184mg
    • Sodium: 462mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 135mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 963mg