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Callaloo Soup

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This traditional Caribbean Callaloo soup offers a deeply savory and earthy experience, rooted in island cooking traditions. The base of tender dasheen leaves provides a rich, spinach-like texture, while fresh okra adds a subtle thickness and distinct bite. Sweet, cubed plantains balance the savory depth with natural sweetness, creating a harmonious flavor profile. Aromatic spices like pounded cloves, oregano, and fresh scallions infuse the broth with warmth and complexity. This comforting, vegan-friendly dish is perfect for cool evenings or as a wholesome main course. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to prepare yet delivers an authentic taste of the Caribbean that warms the soul and satisfies hunger with every spoonful.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 52.8
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This traditional Caribbean Callaloo soup offers a deeply savory and earthy experience, rooted in island cooking traditions. The base of tender dasheen leaves provides a rich, spinach-like texture, while fresh okra adds a subtle thickness and distinct bite. Sweet, cubed plantains balance the savory depth with natural sweetness, creating a harmonious flavor profile. Aromatic spices like pounded cloves, oregano, and fresh scallions infuse the broth with warmth and complexity. This comforting, vegan-friendly dish is perfect for cool evenings or as a wholesome main course. It&# 226;€™s simple to prepare yet delivers an authentic taste of the Caribbean that warms the soul and satisfies hunger with every spoonful.
Ingredients
  • 1 bn Dasheen, cleaned & deveined
  • 6 ea Fresh okras, trimmed
  • 1 lg Plantain, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 5 ea Scallions, chopped
  • 6 ea Cloves, pounded
  • 2 ea Tomatillos, husked &
Directions
  1. 1
    Wash and chop the dasheen leaves roughly.
  2. 2
    Slice the fresh okras into rounds.
  3. 3
    Peel and cube the plantain into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4
    Hull and chop the tomatillos.
  5. 5
    In a large pot, combine the dasheen leaves, okra, plantain cubes, and tomatillos.
  6. 6
    Add enough water to cover the vegetables by about an inch.
  7. 7
    Add the chopped scallions, oregano, and pounded cloves.
  8. 8
    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  9. 9
    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  10. 10
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. 11
    Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra scallions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 52.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 12.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 12.1g5%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g22%
Sugars 2.2g
Protein 3.1g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: callaloo, caribbean, soup, dassheen, okra, plantain, vegan, scallions, cloves, oregano, tomatillos, stew, comfort food, island style, vegetable soup, healthy, gluten free, traditional, green leafy, spiced
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