CaribbeanEasy

Callaloo Soup

Name: Callaloo Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 cups Callaloo or spinach leaves; 1 cup Coconut milk; 6 Okra, sliced; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (whole); 3 Garlic cloves; 2 sprigs Thyme; 200g Crab or shrimp

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Saute garlic in a little oil. Add okra and cook 3 min.
2
Add callaloo/spinach, coconut milk, thyme, and 2 cups water.
3
Add whole scotch bonnet (don't burst). Simmer 15 min.
4
Add seafood if using. Cook 5 more min.
5
Blend partially for a creamy-chunky texture. Remove scotch bonnet before serving.

*Pro Tips

1
Callaloo is taro leaves — very common in Caribbean grocery stores
2
Okra thickens the soup naturally — don't skip it

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Leafy greens with coconut milk and optional seafood protein. Very low carb and high in vitamins A and C.

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