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Callaloo Soup with Dumplings

Cultural Context

Callaloo soup is a beloved dish in Trinidad and Tobago, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. It showcases the rich flavors of local ingredients like callaloo leaves and coconut milk, reflecting the Caribbean's culinary heritage. Traditionally, this soup is served with dumplings, adding a comforting element that makes it a complete meal. Today, variations can be found across the Caribbean, with each island adding its unique twist to the recipe.

CaribbeanTTmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups chopped frozen spinach
4 cups water
1 lb chicken legs
1 lb pigtails
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 cup frozen corn
2 cups dumpling flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 vegetable bouillon cube

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while evaporated milk is more economical.

dumpling flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose flour is often cheaper.

1

Pre-boil the pigtails until halfway cooked, then rinse them out.

2

Add chopped frozen spinach to a large pot.

3

Add water to the pot with spinach.

4

Add chicken legs that have been seasoned with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

5

Add the pre-boiled pigtails to the pot.

6

Cover the pot and let it cook for a while.

7

Make dumplings by mixing dumpling flour with salt and water, then knead the dough.

8

Once the pot is boiling, add frozen corn and any other desired ingredients.

9

Add about 1 cup of coconut milk to the pot.

10

Add a vegetable bouillon cube and dried thyme to the soup.

11

Shape the dumplings and drop them into the pot.

12

Cover the pot and let the soup cook until the chicken and pigtails are fully cooked.

13

Blend some of the soup and spinach mixture, then add it back to the pot.

14

Let the soup cook for an additional 10 minutes to thicken.

15

Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Callaloo SoupTrinidad Callaloo

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