Crab Meat Callaloo Soup

== Ingredients ==
* 2 tbsp butter
* 1 medium onion, diced
* ½ cup chopped celery
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 4 cups chicken stock
* 1 cup coconut milk
* ½ lb smoked ham or 1 small ham hock
* 1½ cups washed, coarsely chopped,firmly packed callaloo or spinach leaves
* 1 cup sliced okra
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
* 1 Congo pepper or habanero, seeds removed, minced
* 1 pound cooked crab meat, chopped
* 1 tbsp butter (optional)
* salt, to taste
== Directions ==
# In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the 2 tbsp butter.
# Add the onion, celery and garlic; saute for 2 – 3 minutes.
# Add the stock, coconut milk and ham and bring to a boil.
# Add the callaloo, okra, thyme, ground pepper and Congo pepper.
# Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally,until the callaloo is thoroughly cooked (about 50 minutes).
# Whisk the soup until very smooth or purée it in small batches in a blender.
# Add the crab meat and heat thoroughly.
Category:Callaloo Recipes
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Category:Crab Recipes
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Category:Trinidadian Soups