Caldo Gallego Recipe

Name: Caldo Gallego
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ham hocks; water; 4 cups dried garbanzo beans (chick peas); ¼ cup garlic, chopped; 3 medium onions, chopped; 6 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 whole cloves; 12 whole peppercorns; 12 whole coriander seeds; 12 lb kale, tough stems removed and leaves cut into 1-inch pieces; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or Italian parsley if cilantro is not available)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ham hocks
water
4 cups dried garbanzo beans (chick peas)
¼ cup garlic, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped
6 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 whole cloves
12 whole peppercorns
12 whole coriander seeds
12 lb kale, tough stems removed and leaves cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or Italian parsley if cilantro is not available)

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["Place the ham hocks and 8 cups of water in a crockpot and cook on 'low' for at least six hours, or until meat is very tender and falling off the bones.", "Remove ham hocks.", "Strain and refrigerate broth.", "Remove and discard skin, bones, and excess fat from meat.", "Shred remaining meat, cover, and refrigerate.", "Soak the garbanzo beans overnight in water to cover by at least 2"".", "Strain and discard soaking water.", "Measure ham broth and water to make 8 cups.", "Place beans, ham, ham broth and all remaining ingredients in crock pot.", "Cook on 'high' until simmering.", "Turn to 'low' and continue cooking until garbanzos are soft but not mushy.", "Add boiling water as needed to maintain the consistency you like.", "Add kale and cook on 'high' for about 15 minutes or until crisp-tender.", "Serve in heated bowls with a sprinkling of chopped cilantro or Italian parsley."]

1576

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ham hocks, water, 4 cups dried garbanzo beans (chick peas), ¼ cup garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Caldo Gallego falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caldo Gallego

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