Callaloo Caribbean Spinach Soup Recipes

CALLALOO (REAL TRINI STYLE)...CARIBBEAN

Steps:

• Separate leaves from stems. Thoroughly wash leaves and strip the stems. Tear leaves apart with hands into smaller pieces. Chop stems into about 2 inches length.
• Add all the ingredients into a medium pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil and then allow to simmer for 20 mins or until the okra seeds turn pink.
• Taste and season with salt & pepper if necessary.
• When the callaloo is done the leaves and okras should be tender and there should be enough liquid to blend the ingredients. If not add a little warm water to bring to a soup consistency.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Remove the pork tails before blending.
• Using a hand blender, blend the callaloo until all the ingredients are pureed.
• Store in a clean pot with pork tails and reheat before serving.
• Serve with rice, stewed Caribbean chicken, potato salad, boiled provisions, cole slaw, pigeon peas and macaroni pie.

CALLALOO (CARIBBEAN SPINACH SOUP)

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot.
• 2. Add the diced onion, garlic, thyme, chopped scallions and black pepper. Turn the heat down to low and let it cook, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes.
• 3. Add the cubed sweet potato, chopped okra, squash and stir well.
• 4. Then turn up the heat to med and add the chopped spinach. Top with the coconut milk and then add all the other ingredients.
• 5. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil.
• 6. As it comes to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until all veggies are tender. (about 40-50 minutes).
• 7. Use an immersion blender or pour into a regular blender ans process until smooth. Process by pulsing so it doesn't get too frothy. If you don't have either you can use a whisk to break up the lumps.
• 8. Remove the jalapeno before serving and discard.