
Vegan Coconut Callaloo Broth
A light, nut-free vegan version with pumpkin, sweet potato, and fresh thyme.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
5
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh callaloo leaves (or spinach), chopped
- 14 oz Coconut milk
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 cups Pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 1 large Sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 piece Scotch bonnet pepper (whole)
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the vegetable broth and coconut milk over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and the cubed pumpkin and sweet potato to the liquid.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the chopped callaloo leaves and the fresh thyme sprigs.
- 5
Carefully place the whole scotch bonnet pepper on top of the liquid, ensuring it does not burst so the broth stays mild.
- 6
Cover the pot and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes until the pumpkin and sweet potato are fork-tender.
- 7
Remove the whole scotch bonnet pepper and the woody thyme stems before serving.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and garnish with sliced green onions.
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