Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in
Soup Recipes
Azorean octopus stew brings tender octopus, potatoes, and rich Portuguese flavors together in a comforting island classic worth making at home.
| Preparation time | 20 min |
| Cooking Time | 1 h 10 min |
| Ready In | 1 h 30 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 Servings |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 402 kcal |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Protein | 23 g |
Ingredients
1 medium octopus (about 3 lb / 1.5 kg)4 medium potatoes2 medium onions3 cloves garlic1 bay leaf1/2 cup (100 ml) extra virgin olive oil1 small bunch fresh parsleySalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to tastePaprika, to tasteDry white wine (optional)
Preparation
- Clean the octopus thoroughly, removing any residue.
- Place it in a large pot with salted water, one whole onion, and the bay leaf.
- Cook until tender — this usually takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size.
- Once cooked, remove it from the pot and cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain, peel, and slice them into rounds.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until golden and fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped octopus and mix well.
- Add salt, pepper, and paprika to taste. If desired, pour in a splash of dry white wine for extra depth of flavor.
- Simmer for a few minutes so the flavors meld.
- Add the sliced potatoes to the pan and gently toss everything together.
- Cook for another few minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley just before serving.
- Serve hot, ideally with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Mundo Azores
Recommended Cook Book
Want to master more authentic Portuguese dishes? I learned so many cooking techniques from Taste Portugal 101 Easy Portuguese Recipes—it’s a staple in our kitchen and the perfect companion to the recipes on this site.
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