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Callaloo Soup

OtherSeafoodIntermediate40 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 large crab, cleaned and cracked
  • 2 cup okra, sliced
  • 4 cup callaloo leaves or fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp groundnut oil or vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 spring onions, sliced
  • 0.5 tsp Tabasco sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 4 cup water or light chicken stock
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, spring onions, and garlic for 3 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add the crab pieces and cook, stirring, for 3–4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the water or stock, thyme, and Tabasco. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Add the okra and callaloo or spinach. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt. Simmer gently for another 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot in deep bowls.

Tags

soup