Traditional Galician soup made with white beans, greens, and meat
Caldo Gallego
Traditional Galician soup made with white beans, greens, and meat
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry white beans
- 1 lb smoked ham hock
- 1 lb chorizo
- 1 lb potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bunches collard greens, stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the white beans and soak them in water overnight.
- In a large pot, combine the soaked beans, ham hock, chorizo, onion, and garlic.
- Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
- Remove the ham hock and chorizo from the pot and set aside. Remove any excess fat from the ham hock and dice the meat.
- Return the diced ham hock to the pot and add the potatoes. Simmer for another 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Meanwhile, slice the chorizo into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the collard greens and sliced chorizo to the pot. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes until the greens are wilted and tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 12gFiber: 12g
