Tentacle and Eyeball Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 fresh tentacles of Three-Eyed NovempusScientific Classification: • Kingdom: Animalia • Phylum: Mollusca • Class: Cephalopoda • Order: Octopoda • Family: Novempidae • Genus: Novempus • Species: N. trinusculus Description:The Three-Eyed Novempus (Novempus trinusculus) is a remarkable marine creature distinguished by its unique physical characteristics and complex biology. Resembling an octopus but with notable differences, the Three-Eyed Novempus has captured the fascination of marine biologists...
• 3 eyeballs of Three-Eyed NovempusScientific Classification: • Kingdom: Animalia • Phylum: Mollusca • Class: Cephalopoda • Order: Octopoda • Family: Novempidae • Genus: Novempus • Species: N. trinusculus Description:The Three-Eyed Novempus (Novempus trinusculus) is a remarkable marine creature distinguished by its unique physical characteristics and complex biology. Resembling an octopus but with notable differences, the Three-Eyed Novempus has captured the fascination of marine biologists...
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cups fish or seafood broth
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme) for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tentacles and Eyeballs:

• Clean and trim the tentacles. Ensure they are free of any residual ink or debris.
• Rinse the eyeballs thoroughly.

1. Sauté Vegetables:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

1. Simmer the Soup:

• Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes to reduce slightly.
• Add the fish or seafood broth to the pot.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

1. Cook the Tentacles and Eyeballs:

• Add the tentacles and eyeballs to the simmering broth.
• Let the soup simmer gently for about 30-40 minutes, or until the tentacles are tender.

1. Season and Serve:

• Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Enjoy this exotic and flavorful dish, showcasing the unique culinary potential of the Three-Eyed NovempusScientific Classification: • Kingdom: Animalia • Phylum: Mollusca • Class: Cephalopoda • Order: Octopoda • Family: Novempidae • Genus: Novempus • Species: N. trinusculus Description:The Three-Eyed Novempus (Novempus trinusculus) is a remarkable marine creature distinguished by its unique physical characteristics and complex biology. Resembling an octopus but with notable differences, the Three-Eyed Novempus has captured the fascination of marine biologists....