COPPER🇩🇲 Dominica
Callaloo soup recipe
Savor the vibrant flavors of Dominica in a bowl!
Ingredients
- 400 g callaloo leaves
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic
- 1000 ml vegetable broth
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
How to make Callaloo soup
- Wash 400 g of callaloo leaves thoroughly under running water until clean and remove any tough stems.
- Chop the callaloo leaves into small pieces and set aside for later use.
- In a pot over medium heat, sauté 1 chopped onion for about 3 minutes until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pot and continue to sauté for an additional minute to release its aroma.
- Incorporate the chopped callaloo leaves into the pot and cook for about 5 minutes until they are wilted.
- Pour 1000 ml of vegetable broth into the pot, stirring well to combine with the sautéed ingredients.
- Add 400 ml of coconut milk to the mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Season the soup with 1 tsp of thyme, 1/1 tsp of black pepper, and 1/1 tsp of salt, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender, ensuring no chunks remain.
- Serve the callaloo soup hot in bowls, garnished with a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.
What is Callaloo soup?
Callaloo soup is a traditional dish from Dominica, simmered in one pot, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around vegetable broth, callaloo leaves and coconut milk. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Callaloo soup take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 20 dishes built on vegetable broth. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Callaloo soup?
Blend the soup until smooth for a creamy texture and rich flavor.
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