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St. Lucia Soup

Cultural Context

St. Lucia Soup, a staple of Lucian cuisine, reflects the island's rich cultural heritage, blending African, French, and Indian influences. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings, it embodies warmth and community spirit. Today, variations abound, with many adding local ingredients like plantains or dumplings, making it a versatile dish cherished by locals and visitors alike.

CaribbeanLCmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
8 cups water
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1/4 cup spelt flour
1 cup fonio
2 bay leaves
1 plantain, sliced
2 cups kale, chopped
2 tablespoons cmos powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

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

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with lower intensity, and banana peppers are milder and cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often more economical.

1

Prepare the base by adding fresh herbs and mushrooms to a pot.

2

Add water and coconut milk to the pot.

3

Mix the ingredients together and let them boil down.

4

Add spelt flour and fonio dumplings to the pot.

5

Cover and let it cook down for a while.

6

Add bay leaf for flavor.

7

After some time, add plantain and let it cook for about five minutes.

8

Add kale and mix everything together.

9

At the end, add cmos powder and mix well.

10

Adjust seasoning with salt and finish with fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringshreddinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifeladle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freegluten-free

Also Known As

Lucian SoupCreole Soup

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