Caldo Gallego Recipe

Name: Caldo Gallego
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 pound salt pork or bacon, diced; 1/4 pound ham, preferably Serrano or prosciutto, with some of its fat, diced; 1 cup dried white beans, soaked overnight (if you have the time) and drained; 1/2 pound waxy (new) potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks; 1 onion, sliced; 1/4 pound turnips, trimmed, peeled, and diced; 1 dried chorizo sausage, about 1/2 pound, peeled and sliced; 1 small head of cabbage, preferably Savoy; Salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 pound salt pork or bacon, diced
1/4 pound ham, preferably Serrano or prosciutto, with some of its fat, diced
1 cup dried white beans, soaked overnight (if you have the time) and drained
1/2 pound waxy (new) potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks
1 onion, sliced
1/4 pound turnips, trimmed, peeled, and diced
1 dried chorizo sausage, about 1/2 pound, peeled and sliced
1 small head of cabbage, preferably Savoy
Salt and black pepper to taste

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan or flameproof casserole over medium-high heat.
2
Add the pork and ham and brown, then stir in the beans.
3
Pour in enough water to cover the beans by 3 inches and bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes or until the beans are nearly tender.
4
Add the potatoes, onion, and turnips and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
5
Then add the chorizo and cabbage and cook just until the chorizo is heated through and the greens are soft, 10 to 20 minutes more.
6
Season with salt and pepper and serve.
7
(You can prepare the soup entirely in advance, but do not let sit for more than a few hours or the potatoes will begin to disintegrate.)

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 pound salt pork or bacon, diced, 1/4 pound ham, preferably Serrano or prosciutto, with some of its fat, diced, 1 cup dried white beans, soaked overnight (if you have the time) and drained, and more.

Yes, Caldo Gallego falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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