callaloo (caribbean spinach soup)

Name: Callaloo (Caribbean Spinach Soup)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 6-8 cup(s) chopped spinach; 2 cup(s) diced butternut squash; 1 1/2 cup(s) diced sweet potato; 1 - jalapeno, leave it whole; 4 clove(s) garlic, mashed; 1/3 teaspoon(s) sea salt; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 3 - scallions, sliced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 tablespoon(s) sofrito,(i use a heaping tbsp.); 4 sprig(s) thyme, pinch the leave off and discard the stems; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 2 cup(s) coconut milk; 2 cup(s) water; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 12 - okra pods, sliced

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Beverley Williams

San Antonio, TX

Updated on Oct 9, 2015

This is a tasty soup they serve in Barbados and Trinidad. You can substitute pumpkin for the butternut squash if you like.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

6-8 cups chopped spinach
2 cups diced butternut squash
1 1/2 cups diced sweet potato
1 - jalapeno, leave it whole
4 cloves garlic, mashed
1/3 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 - scallions, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon sofrito,(i use a heaping tbsp.)
4 sprigs thyme, pinch the leave off and discard the stems
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - okra pods, sliced

How To Make callaloo (caribbean spinach soup)

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot.

Step 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.
Step 3

Add the cubed sweet potato, chopped okra, squash and stir well.
Step 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.
Step 5

Turn up the heat and bring to a boil.
Step 6

As it comes to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until all veggies are tender. (about 40-50 minutes).
Step 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.
Step 8

Remove the jalapeno before serving and discard.
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