Callaloo Soup Recipe (Updated)

Growing up in a Caribbean household meant that Saturdays were for soups. And one of my favourite is Callaloo Soup Recipe (Updated) . Give it a try today and let us know what you think.

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Ingredients

• 1 bunch callaloo leaves, washed and cut into small pieces
• 1/2-1 lb smoked pigtail or any meat of choice, cleaned and pressured
• 1 lb dasheen, peeled and chopped into smaller pieces
• 1 lb green fig/banana, peeled and sliced into smaller pieces
• 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and chopped into smaller pieces
• green seasonings, washed and chopped finely (, chado beni, chives, peppers, celery and basil leaves)
• thyme
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, diced
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 hot scotch bonnet pepper
• a pinch of sugar to bring flavours together
• 1 pk coconut milk
• water as needed
• dumplings
• 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

• in a large pot on medium heat, add oil and seasonings with the exception of the thyme. mix well and sautee for a couple of minutes
• next add in callaloo and mix well. allow it to sautee for a few minutes. add in some water (about a cup) and allow to cook. (add water as needed).
• once cooked, use a swivel stick to break down the callaloo. then add in coconut powder (about 3/4 of the pack). mix until combined. add in meat and some more water. bring to a boil. once boiling, add provisions. knead some dough for dumplings in the meantime and set aside.
• add dumplings and rest of seasonings and scotch bonnet pepper. gently stir, careful not to break dumplings. bring to a boil. taste for salt and add in additional water as needed.
• once cooked remove from heat and serve hot with avocado slices on the sides.
• do enjoy!

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