CALLALOO

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Provided by maggsrene

Categories African

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 medium Spanish onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bird's-eye chilies, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups broth
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup bottled clam juice
1 cup heavy cream
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 to 3 limes, juice of, plus more to taste (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When oil is so hot it shimmers, add onion, garlic and chilies. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add cumin, coriander, chicken stock, coconut milk, clam juice and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, partially covered, 30 minutes.
Add spinach and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until spinach is cooked, about 5 minutes.
In a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in lime juice and salt to taste. Serve hot.