Grenadian Callaloo Soup with Cassava Dumplings

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while almond milk is more affordable.

callaloo leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach offers similar nutrients, while collard greens are often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can lower costs.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water is a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut the cassava in half and remove the ends to make peeling easier.

Peel the cassava using a knife to lift the skin off.

Grate the cassava using the finest side of the grater for a puree consistency.

Combine grated cassava with all-purpose flour and salt in a mixing bowl.

Mix the cassava, flour, and salt by hand, ensuring there are no lumps.

Gradually add water to the mixture and knead until the dough is combined and to your desired stiffness.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and set aside to prevent it from drying out.

In a large pot, add water and bring it to a boil.

Add frozen callaloo to the boiling water and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the cooked callaloo from the pot and place it in a blender with some of the cooking liquid; blend until smooth.

Return the blended callaloo to the pot and stir in the remaining cooking liquid.

Add two stalks of thyme to the pot and let it boil for 5-10 minutes.

Season chicken with onion, bell pepper, garlic, and any other preferred seasonings; add to the pot.

Add pre-boiled pigtails to the pot, ensuring they have been rinsed to reduce saltiness.

Cover the pot and let it boil for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Add coconut milk and two chicken bouillon cubes to the pot and stir.

Add corn to the pot and let it cook until soft, stirring occasionally.

After about 10 minutes, add diced potatoes and the prepared dumplings to the pot.

Roll out the dumplings into desired shapes and drop them into the soup.

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