Caribbean Callaloo Soup

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 1 pound callaloo leaves or spinach
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 pound salt beef, fat removed and diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 green chile pepper, chopped
• 1 cup okra
• 1/2 pound crabmeat

Instructions

1. Remove the thick stems of the callaloo leaves, chop roughly, and put into a large saucepan. Add the chicken stock, onion, beef, black pepper, shallots, thyme, chilli pepper, and crab meat.
2. Cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 35 minutes.
3. Add the okra, and cook for 8 minutes.
4. Remove the chilli pepper. Puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Reheat, and adjust seasonings.