Callaloo

Name: Callaloo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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; 1/4 lb pumpkin or 1/4 lb hubbard squash, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/4 lb butter or 1/4 lb margarine; salt and pepper

Submitted by Thea

"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."

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

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
¹⁄₄ lb pumpkin or 1/4 lb hubbard squash, peeled and coarsely chopped
¹⁄₄ lb butter or 1/4 lb margarine
salt and pepper

directions

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.