CALLALOO SOUP

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A taste of the Caribbean. The main ingredients are callaloo leaves, or spinach, and okra. Both were originally brought from Africa in the seventeenth century. Serve piping hot with slices of avocado pear and hot bread.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound callaloo leaves or spinach
6 cups chicken stock
1 onion, chopped
½ pound salt beef, fat removed and diced
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons minced shallots
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 green chile pepper, chopped
1 cup okra
½ pound crabmeat

Steps:

  • Remove the thick stems of the callaloo leaves, chop roughly, and put into a large saucepan. Add the chicken stock, onion, beef, black pepper, shallots, thyme, chili pepper, and crab meat. Cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Add the okra, and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Remove the chili pepper. Puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Reheat, and adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Sienna Thomas
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Overall, I really enjoyed this callaloo soup. It was easy to make, flavorful, and healthy. I will definitely be making it again!


Md Mehedi hasan rubel
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This soup is very versatile. You can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Md.Jewel Joardar
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, so I omitted the scotch bonnet peppers. The soup was still very flavorful and delicious.


Joni Khan
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Lynn Stevenson
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I've never had callaloo soup before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was so flavorful and delicious!


C4 HANGAW
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great weeknight meal that's healthy and satisfying.


abdulrehmanrajput 8171
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


King Shamil
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The soup turned out great! I made a few substitutions based on what I had on hand, and it still came out delicious. I used spinach instead of callaloo and added some diced carrots and celery. I also used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.


Kelly Wheeler
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I ended up adding some extra seasonings and spices to give it more flavor.


Hozanna kitoko
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I've made this callaloo soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The soup is hearty and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices and vegetables. My family loves it!


SS Jeremiah
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This callaloo soup was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was perfect, with a rich, savory broth and tender greens. I especially loved the addition of coconut milk, which gave it a creamy texture and a slightly sweet flavor. I will defin