Callaloo

Lazy Chef 2's Note:

This remarkable, bright green soup is often called "the national dish of T&T." It features callaloo (taro leaves or dasheen), but spinach is an excellent substitute.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 3 bunches Callaloo or 3 bunches fresh spinach , washed, tough ribs removed, coarsely chopped
• 4 cups coconut milk
• 2 cups milk
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 medium onions , chopped
• 1 bunch scallion , chopped
• ¼ lb pumpkin or ¼ lb hubbard squash , peeled and coarsely chopped
• ¼ lb butter or ¼ lb margarine
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a stockpot or soup pot, combine all the ingredients and boil for 4 minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes. If too thick, add more coconut milk. Remove from the heat, cool, and puree in a blender in small batches. Reheat the soup and serve.