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Instant Pot Callaloo Soup

Cultural Context

Callaloo soup has its roots in Jamaican cuisine, where callaloo—a leafy green vegetable—holds cultural significance as a staple food. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, this soup showcases the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean, combining fresh vegetables and spices. In modern kitchens, the Instant Pot has made this beloved dish quicker and easier to prepare, allowing families to enjoy a taste of Jamaica any day of the week.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups callaloo
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 cup okra
2 medium carrots
1 tablespoon ginger
3 cloves garlic
1 cup breadfruit
1 cup yellow yam
1 tablespoon flour
4 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is fresher and more flavorful.

callaloo

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers similar nutrients and is widely available.

1

Steam the callaloo with coconut milk until boiling.

2

Add okra and dashing calu to the pot and let it steam.

3

Peel the breadfruit and add it to the soup.

4

Peel and add a piece of yellow yam to the soup.

5

Prepare dumplings by mixing 1.5 cups flour with water and rolling them into smooth balls.

6

Add the dumplings to the pot.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingpressure cooking

Equipment Needed

Instant Potcutting boardknifemeasuring cupsspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Callaloo SoupJamaican Callaloo Soup

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