Caldo Gallego Recipe

Name: Caldo Gallego
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces small white beans dried, 2 1/2 cups; 4 strips bacon uncooked, diced; 2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 green pepper medium, chopped; 58 ounces chicken broth about 7 cups; 2 cups water; 14 1/2 ounces petite cut diced tomatoes undrained; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 large potato peeled and diced; 1 turnip large, peeled and diced; 8 ounces chorizo sausage diced or crumbled, cooked and drained; 2 cups kale chopped fresh

Servings: persons

8 ounces small white beans dried, 2 1/2 cups
4 strips bacon uncooked, diced
2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 green pepper medium, chopped
58 ounces chicken broth about 7 cups
2 cups water
14 1/2 ounces petite cut diced tomatoes undrained
2 cloves garlic minced
1 bay leaf
1 large potato peeled and diced
1 turnip large, peeled and diced
8 ounces chorizo sausage diced or crumbled, cooked and drained
2 cups kale chopped fresh

1
RINSE beans; place in large bowl. Fill bowl with water. Cover and soak beans overnight. Drain.
2
COOK bacon in Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove from pot with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add oil to bacon drippings; heat over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper; saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Add chicken broth, water, tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf, drained beans and reserved bacon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour.
3
ADD potato, turnip and cooked sausage; simmer 45 minutes. Stir in kale. Simmer 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

1074

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

148

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces small white beans dried, 2 1/2 cups, 4 strips bacon uncooked, diced, 2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Caldo Gallego falls under the Soups & Stews 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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