Cayman Style Callaloo Soup (cayman Style Callaloo Soup)
Cayman Style Callaloo Soup is a traditional dish in Cayman Islands cuisine, known for its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh callaloo leaves, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb pumpkin, diced
- 1 lb okra, sliced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
- 1 lb crab meat
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the pumpkin, okra, and scotch bonnet pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and coconut milk, then add the callaloo leaves and crab meat.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large pot Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon
Tools
Soup ladle Serving bowls
Serving suggestions
Serve the Cayman Style Callaloo Soup with a side of rice or cornbread for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier soup, you can chop the scotch bonnet pepper and add it to the soup instead of leaving it whole.
Cost
$25