Easy Traci B's Callaloo Soup Recipe

callaloo leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach and kale are more accessible and provide similar nutrients.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

crab meat

🥗Healthier: shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Shredded chicken is leaner, and canned tuna is budget-friendly.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Stir in the onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in the allspice, turmeric, coriander, and thyme; cook 1 minute longer.

Pour in the vegetable stock and sweet potatoes and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 5 minutes.

Add the kale and okra; simmer 5 minutes.

Stir in the coconut milk, tomato, black-eyed peas, and lime juice.

Simmer about 5 minutes longer until the vegetables are tender.

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