Trinidadian Callaloo Soup Recipe

Name: Trinidadian Callaloo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, chopped; 2 onions, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 clove garlic; 3 cups water, or as needed; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen okra, thawed; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 (6 ounce) cans crab, drained (optional)

Servings: persons

2 slices bacon, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic
3 cups water, or as needed
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen okra, thawed
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (6 ounce) cans crab, drained (optional)

1
Heat bacon in a saucepan over medium heat until fat begins to render, about 2 minutes; stir in onions, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir mixture until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Pour water into bacon mixture; stir in okra and spinach. Bring soup to a simmer; cook for 30 minutes. Season with hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper.
3
Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Alternatively, pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
4
Return soup to a simmer in saucepan over low heat; stir in crab. Simmer until crab is heated through, about 5 minutes.

120

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Protein

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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: 2 slices bacon, chopped, 2 onions, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Trinidadian 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.

Trinidadian Callaloo Soup

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