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

Trinidadian Callaloo Soup is a traditional dish that originates from the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago. This hearty and flavorful soup is a staple in Trinidadian cuisine and is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Made with a variety of vegetables, crab, and callaloo leaves, this soup is a delicious fusion of Caribbean flavors that will surely tantalize your taste buds.

Callaloo, the star ingredient of this dish, is a leafy green vegetable that is widely used in C...

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 cups water, or as needed
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen okra, thawed
  • 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans crab, drained (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Heat bacon in a saucepan over medium heat until fat begins to render, about 2 minutes; stir in onions, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir mixture until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour water into bacon mixture; stir in okra and spinach. Bring soup to a simmer; cook for 30 minutes. Season with hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Alternatively, pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
  • Return soup to a simmer in saucepan over low heat; stir in crab. Simmer until crab is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    112 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 234mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 166mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 567mg