Calalou Chez Clara Soup

== Ingredients ==
* 1 lb fresh 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 chile, minced
* 6½ cups water
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* ½ lb cooked ham, cut into ¼-inch dice
* juice of 3 limes
== 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, chile, 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 lime juice.
# 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.
Category:Haitian Soups
Category:Bouquet garni Recipes
Category:Thyme Recipes
Category:Callaloo Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Scotch bonnet Recipes
Category:Lime Recipes
Category:Okra Recipes
Category:Ham Recipes
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