Calalou Chez Clara Soup
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[edit] Description
[edit] Ingredients
- 1 lbfresh spinach or callaloo greens
- 1 lb okra, topped and tailed
- 1 medium-size Onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 bouquet garni: Scallions, fresh thyme, and parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ Scotch Bonnet-Type chili, minced
- 6 ½ c water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ lb cooked Ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- juice of 3 limes
[edit] Directions
- Clean the spinach or callaloo thoroughly, and remove the woody central stems.
- Chop the okra and the callaloo and place them in a large saucepan.
- Add the Onion, bouquet garni, salt and black pepper, chili, and water.
- Bring to a boil and cook, covered, over a medium flame for 30 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and put it through a food mill until it is a smooth purée.
- Replace it in the saucepan and add the garlic, Ham, and limejuice.
- Continue to cook over medium low heat for 10 minutes.
- Do not allow the soup to come to a second boil or it will lose its texture.
- Serve immediately.
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