Caribbean Greens and Beans Soup

Name: Caribbean Greens and Beans Soup
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil or ¼ cup (60 ml) water; 1 medium-size red onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 medium-size sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 medium-size red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 or 2 jalapeños or other hot chiles, seeded and minced; 1 can (14.5 ounces, or 410 g) of diced tomatoes, drained; 1½ cups (266 g) cooked dark red kidney beans or 1 can (15.5 ounces, or 440 g) of dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 9 ounces (255 g) baby spinach; 1 can (13.5 ounces, or 380 ml) of unsweetened coconut milk

by Robin Robertson on October 16, 2018

This vegan Caribbean Greens and Beans Soup from One-Dish Vegan is inspired by a delicious Jamaican soup made with callaloo (taro) leaves in a light coconut broth. My version calls for the more readily available spinach, although cabbage, kale, or chard may be used instead. The soup has a nice heat from the jalapeños, but you can omit them for a milder flavor or increase them if you want more heat.

Caribbean Greens and Beans Soup

This soup is inspired by a delicious Jamaican soup made with callaloo (taro) leaves in a light coconut broth. My version calls for the more readily available spinach, although cabbage, kale, or chard may be used instead. The soup has a nice heat from the jalapeños, but you can omit them for a milder flavor or increase them if you want more heat.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword beans and greens soup, vegan soup

Yields 4 servings

Author Robin Robertson

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil or ¼ cup (60 ml) water
1 medium-size red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 medium-size sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium-size red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 or 2 jalapeños or other hot chiles, seeded and minced
1 can (14.5 ounces, or 410 g) of diced tomatoes, drained
1½ cups (266 g) cooked dark red kidney beans or 1 can (15.5 ounces, or 440 g) of dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth
2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
9 ounces (255 g) baby spinach
1 can (13.5 ounces, or 380 ml) of unsweetened coconut milk

Instructions

Heat the olive oil or water in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the sweet potatoes, bell pepper, jalapeño, tomatoes, and beans. Stir in the broth, thyme, and allspice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Stir in the spinach and coconut milk, stirring to wilt the spinach. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer to wilt the spinach and blend the flavors. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Serve hot.