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Trinidadian Callaloo Soup

Name: Trinidadian Callaloo Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
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; 0.25 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 (6 ounce) cans crab, drained

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This is made with callaloo leaves in the West Indies, but in Canada we often have to use spinach leaves, which is just as tasty.

Recipe by Trini

Updated on October 17, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 cups

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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
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (6 ounce) cans crab, drained (Optional)

Directions

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.
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.
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.
Return soup to a simmer in saucepan over low heat; stir in crab. Simmer until crab is heated through, about 5 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Chicken broth can be substituted for water; 2 slices of smoked ham can be substituted for bacon.

This can be spiced up with Caribbean green seasoning and more hot sauce.

I have made this soup with lots of fresh spinach, and added a zucchini.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

112	Calories
2g	Fat
13g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 112
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 234mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 28mg	142%
Calcium 166mg	13%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 567mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.