The name of this very popular soup is also the name of the traditional main ingredient, which is a spinach-type leaf. But, as callaloo is fairly difficult to buy in the UK, this recipe uses spinach as a good substitute.
Serves
4 Prep
15 minutesCook
20 minutesEach 584g serving contains (excludes serving suggestion)
KCal
118
Carbs
6.0g
Fibre
5.2g
Protein
13.9g
Fat
3.1g
Saturates
1.6g
Sugars
4.8g
Salt
1.55g
Fruit/Veg Portion
1
Ingredients
Ingredients
1 chicken stock cube dissolved in 1.2L water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 spring onions, sliced
pinch dried thyme
250g fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 x 170g tin crab, drained (equivalent weight – approx. 250g fresh crab)
6 tbsp coconut milk
200g okra
freshly ground black pepper
few drops Tabasco
Method
Method
Recipe tips
- For a veggie version just use vegetable stock and add a chopped red and yellow pepper and a 400g can of kidney beans.
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Total Cook Time (in minutes)
20 mins
Special Diets
Total Cook Time (in minutes)
50 mins
Special Diets
Total Cook Time (in minutes)
45 mins
Special Diets
Total Cook Time (in minutes)
50 mins
Special Diets
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Dairy free
Freezer safe
Gluten free
Low fat
Low sugar
Nut free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Nutritional information explained
Carb counting
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- Amber = medium
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