Callaloo Soup Recipe

Name: Callaloo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch dashi cleaned, deveined; 6 each okra fresh, trimmed; 1 large plantain cubed; 1 teaspoon oregano; 5 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 6 each cloves pounded; 2 each tomatillos husked and quartered; 2 each garlic cloves pressed; 1 pound yam peeled and diced; 1 x salt and black pepper; 1 x scotch bonnet chile peppers to taste

Servings: persons

1 bunch dashi cleaned, deveined
6 each okra fresh, trimmed
1 large plantain cubed
1 teaspoon oregano
5 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped
6 each cloves pounded
2 each tomatillos husked and quartered
2 each garlic cloves pressed
1 pound yam peeled and diced
1 x salt and black pepper
1 x scotch bonnet chile peppers to taste

1
Combine all but the last three ingredients in a pot with 2 quarts of boiling water.
2
Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
3
Meanwhile, simmer the yam in lightly salted water until just tender.
4
Drain the water and reserve the vegetables.
5
Allow the soup to cool slightly.
6
Strain the stock and set aside.
7
Puree the cooked solids and return to the pot.
8
Add enough of the reserved stock to form a syrupy consistency.
9
In a small pan, reduce the remaining stock until thickened and add it to the soup.
10
Add the salt, pepper and Sctoch bonnet.
11
Simmer for 1 hour.
12
5 minutes before serving, add the diced yams.
13
Heat through and serve.
14
VARIATIONS: Replace the dasheen with 1 bunch of spinach.
15
Replace the yams with either malanga or dasheen root.
16
Cook in the same way.

143

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch dashi cleaned, deveined, 6 each okra fresh, trimmed, 1 large plantain cubed, 1 teaspoon oregano, and more.

Yes, Callaloo Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Callaloo Soup

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