Central American · lunch

Trinidad Callaloo Soup

Name: Trinidad Callaloo Soup
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Central American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 10 fresh okra, chopped; 1 1/2 ounces salt pork or bacon, chopped; 1 tsp. fresh thyme; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 fresh habanero chile, seeds removed and chopped; 1 cup chopped scallions; 2 tbsp. coconut oil; 8 ounces fresh callaloo leaves, Swiss chard, or baby spinach leaves; 2 cups chicken stock; salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups coconut milk; 6 ounces fresh crab meat, picked over for shell bits; cooked long grain rice or prepared foo-foo (plantain)

“Trinidad Callaloo Soup is a Central American main course. One portion of this dish contains approximately 19g of protein, 42g of fat, and a total of 583 calories. For $3.25 per serving, this recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. Head to the store and pick up onion, okra, crab meat, and a few other things to make it today. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 80%, which is great. Similar recipes are Trinidad Callaloo Soup, Callaloo, and Trini Callaloo.”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 4
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 4

Onion½ cup
Okrachopped10
Salt porkchopped1.5 oz
Thyme1 tsp
Garlicchopped2 cloves
Habanero chileseeds removed and chopped1
Scallions1 cup
Coconut oil2 tbsp
Baby spinach leavesSwiss chard, or baby spinach leaves8 oz
Chicken stock2 cups
Salt and pepper4 servings
Coconut milk2 cups
Crab meatpicked over for shell bits6 oz
Riceplantain4 servings

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Method preview

5 steps · 45 min

1
Saute onion, okra, salt pork, thyme, garlic, habanero and scallions until the okra and onions brown.
2
Stir in the callaloo with the chicken stock and simmer until the callaloo is tender.
3
Puree with a stick blender. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

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