SOUP

                                CALLALOO SOUP

This warm, hearty meal is filled with the wondeful flavours of the Caribbean. This is made with callaloo leaves, ochro, coconut milk, a added blend of green seasoning. It is boiled and then pureed until a soup consistency is acquired.

Nutrition Facts ( Serving Size 227g): 304 Calories, with 251 from Fat

                                                             27.9g Fat, with 17.8 bring Saturated

                                                             0.6g Sugar

                                                             9.9g Protein

Daily Percentage Value: 64% Vitamin A
                                        51% Vitamin C
                                        10% Calcium
                                        29% Iron

                                      CORN SOUP

                                        

 Corn Soup is a very popular dish here in Trinidad since it is a favourite and very easy to make. Corn soup is made from a puree of yellow split peas with an added blend of freshly ground seasoning, fresh corn, carrots, potatoes and even small corn dumplings. To make this soup even more flavourful coconut milk is added. This could be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course.

Nutrition Facts ( Serving Size 295g): 184 Calories, with 53 from Fat
                                                            5.8g Fat, with 1.6 being Saturated
                                                            8.0g Sugars
                                                            8.29g Protein

Daily Percentage Value: 20% Vitamin A
                                       28% Vitamin C
                                       17% Calcium
                                        5% Iron

                                      LENTIL SOUP

Lentil soup is filled with a lot of Vitamin A. This dish contains pumpkin, carrots, onion, garlic, hot peppers, thyme, celery, parsley and sweet peppers. This is boiled and pureed with a cream sauce at the end.

Nutrition Facts ( Serving Size 192g): 273 Calories, with 88 from fat
                                                            8.5g Fat, with 1.3g being Saturated
                                                             16.1g Protein
                                                              4.2g Sugar

Daily Percentage Value: 102% Vitamin A
                                         67% Calcium
                                         11% Vitamin C
                                         36% Iron

                                  VEGETABLE SOUP

This hearty dish is filled with so many nutrients and flavours of the Caribbean. This dish goes well with french bread.

Nutrition Facts (Serving Size 269g): 101 Calories, with 54 from Fat

                                                           6.0g Fat, with 1.2 being Saturated

                                                           383.7g Sodium

                                                           1.8g Protein

Daily Percentage Value: 73% Vitamin A

                                        68% Vitamin C

                                        3% Calcium

                                         8% Iron

                           CREAM OF SPLIT PEA SOUP

Cream of split pea soup also known as dhal here in Trinidad can be enjoyed in many different ways. It contains split peas, water, carrots, onions, celery leaves, salt, garlic, pepper and bay leaves. After it is boiled you cut cream cheese into cubes and process the cream cheese with the soup in a food processor. This is to be served hot.

Nutrition Facts (Serving Size 320g): 141 Calories, with 58 from Fat

                                                           6.5g Fat, with 3.9 being Saturated

                                                           0.4g Sugars

                                                           7.4g Protein

Daily Percentage Value: 5% Vitamin A 

                                        8% Vitamin C

                                        24% Calcium

                                        4% Iron