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Caribbean Callaloo Soup with Crab and Coconut Milk

Name: Caribbean Callaloo Soup with Crab and Coconut Milk
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, 2 tbsp; Onion, 1 large, finely chopped; Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Ginger, 1-inch, grated; Callaloo Leaves, 1 bunch, washed and chopped; Crab Meat, 1 lb, shelled; Coconut Milk, 14 oz can; Scallions, 2, chopped; Scotch Bonnet Chili, 1 whole; Ground Allspice, 1/2 tsp; Lime Juice, Juice of 1 lime; Salt and Pepper, To taste

A fragrant soup featuring fresh callaloo, succulent crab, and creamy coconut milk for a delightful Caribbean experience.

5(474 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 6, 2025

Caribbean Callaloo Soup with Crab and Coconut Milk — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup Base

For the Callaloo and Crab

For the Seasoning

For the Citrus Finish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 229 kcal
Protein: 16.4 g
Carbs: 9.3 g
Fat: 14.6 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1375 kcal
Protein: 98.4 g
Carbs: 55.6 g
Fat: 87.5 g
Fiber: 8.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Coconut Oil 2 tbsp	234	0	0	26	0
Onion 1 large, finely chopped	60	1.8	14	0.2	2
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	0.6	3	0	0
Ginger 1-inch, grated	5	0.1	1.1	0	0.1
Callaloo Leaves 1 bunch, washed and chopped	70	4	13	1	4
Crab Meat 1 lb, shelled	400	85	0	3	0
Coconut Milk 14 oz can	552	5	14	57	0
Scallions 2, chopped	10	0.9	2	0.1	0.7
Scotch Bonnet Chili 1 whole	18	0.7	4	0.2	1.5
Ground Allspice 1/2 tsp	2	0.1	0.5	0	0.3
Lime Juice Juice of 1 lime	11	0.2	4	0	0.1
Salt and Pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Callaloo

1
Wash Callaloo
Wash the callaloo thoroughly in cold water.
2
Trim and Chop
Trim off any tough stems and chop the leaves.
3
Set Aside
Set aside in a large bowl.

Prepping the Crab Meat

1
Remove Shell Fragments
Ensure all shell fragments are removed from crab meat.
2
Flake Crab Meat
Gently flake crab into large pieces.
3
Chill
Keep chilled until ready to add.

How to Make Caribbean Callaloo Soup with Crab and Coconut Milk

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Sauté Aromatics
Heat coconut oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
2
Build the Base
Add coconut milk, scallions, and spices and bring to a gentle simmer.
3
Finish Soup
Stir in callaloo and crab meat. Simmer until callaloo is tender and flavors meld.