Callaloo Soup with Crab
This soothing island soup combines callaloo, okra, crab, herbs, and coconut milk for a broth that is silky, savory, and gently warming.
Prep
20m
Cook
40m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 250gCallaloo Leaf (rinsed and chopped)
- 200gOkra (sliced)
- 250gCrab Meat (picked over)
- 140gOnion (finely chopped)
- 12gGarlic (crushed)
- 400mlCoconut Milk
- 700mlWater
- 8gFresh Thyme
- 1pcsBay Leaf
- 3gBlack Pepper
- 7gSalt
- 10mlHot Sauce
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Method
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- 01
Combine the water and coconut milk in a pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 02
Add the onion, garlic, fresh thyme, and bay leaf, and cook until the broth smells aromatic.
- 03
Stir in the okra and simmer until it softens and lightly thickens the soup.
- 04
Add the callaloo leaf and cook until tender.
- 05
Add the crab meat and simmer until it is opaque and piping hot.
- 06
Season the soup with the salt, black pepper, and hot sauce, then serve.
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