Callaloo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Callaloo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic; 4 slices of bacon, coarsely chopped; 1/2 pound callaloo (see Note) or spinach, stemmed, leaves cut into 1/2 -inch ribbons; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons basil; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons celery leaves; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic
4 slices of bacon, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound callaloo (see Note) or spinach, stemmed, leaves cut into 1/2 -inch ribbons
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons basil
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons celery leaves
4 cups water
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
In a large saucepan, melt the butter in the oil.
2
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until softened but not browned, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the callaloo, basil, parsley and celery leaves and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the greens are wilted and barely tender, about 7 minutes.
6
Add the water to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
7
Cover and cook over moderate heat until the greens are soft, about 10 minutes.
8
Puree the soup in batches in a blender until perfectly smooth.
9
Return the soup to the saucepan, add the cream and season with salt and pepper.
10
Bring to a simmer and then serve in soup plates.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Callaloo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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