Caldo Gallego (White Bean Soup) Recipe

Name: Caldo Gallego (White Bean Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dried navy beans; 1/4 pound Spanish chorizo; 1 (8-ounce) package cubed smoked ham (about 1 1/2 cups); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 6 cups water; 6 packets ham-flavored concentrate*; 1 cup white wine; 2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes; 2 cups peeled and cubed Yukon gold potatoes (about 3/4 pound); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup chopped fresh spinach

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups dried navy beans
1/4 pound Spanish chorizo
1 (8-ounce) package cubed smoked ham (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups water
6 packets ham-flavored concentrate*
1 cup white wine
2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes
2 cups peeled and cubed Yukon gold potatoes (about 3/4 pound)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chopped fresh spinach

1
Sort and wash beans. Place in a large Dutch oven with water to cover 2 inches above beans; cover and let soak 8 hours. Drain, discarding water.
2
Remove casings from chorizo, and slice diagonally. Saute chorizo and ham in olive oil 5 minutes or until meats begin to brown. Add onion, and saute 10 minutes; add garlic, and saute 30 seconds.
3
Stir in flour. Gradually add water, whisking constantly until sauce is smooth. Stir in beans, ham concentrate, and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach, and remove from heat. Spoon soup into individual bowls.
4
*For testing purposes, we used Goya ham concentrate.

934

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups dried navy beans, 1/4 pound Spanish chorizo, 1 (8-ounce) package cubed smoked ham (about 1 1/2 cups), 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Caldo Gallego (White Bean Soup) 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 (White Bean Soup)

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