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.

Cayman Style Callaloo Soup (cayman Style Callaloo Soup)

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

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the pumpkin, okra, and scotch bonnet pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the broth and coconut milk, then add the callaloo leaves and crab meat.
  4. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
  5. 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