Callaloo Soup Recipes

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.

Steps:

• In a large heavy pot heat oil and add onion, garlic, celery and fresh herbs. Saute. Add okras and dasheen or spinach leaves. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add coconut milk and stock, bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes. Stir in Angostura Bitters Blend soup until smooth; add butter and salt and pepper, stir. To Plate: Pour this delicious concoction into bowls, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve.

Steps:

• In a covered soup pot, saute the onions and garlic in the oil on low heat for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the ginger, turmeric, coriander, thyme, and allspice and saute for another minute, stirring to prevent sticking.
• Stir in the water or stock, add the sweet potatoes, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in the callaloo or kale. (If you are using spinach, do not add it yet.) Add the okra and simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, lime juice, salt and spinach, if you are using it, and cook for another 3 or 4 minutes, until all of the vegetables are tender. Add more salt or lime juice to taste and stir in the coconut milk, if you like.