How to Make Callaloo Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Callaloo soup is a traditional Caribbean dish that is rich in flavor and nutrients. It is made with Callaloo leaves, which are a type of leafy green similar to spinach or kale, and is often mixed with a variety of other vegetables and proteins to create a hearty and wholesome soup. This dish is beloved in the Caribbean and is often found on the table during festive occasions or family gatherings.

Callaloo soup is known for being a healthy and nourishing dish, packed with vitamins ...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Remove and discard thick stems from callaloo leaves. Roughly chop leaves and place into a large saucepan.
  • Add salt beef and crabmeat to the saucepan, followed by chicken stock, onion, shallots, chile pepper, black pepper, and thyme. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Add okra and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove and discard chile pepper. Purée soup with an immersion blender. Adjust seasonings and serve.
  • Nutrition

    120 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 333mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 227mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 767mg