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Caldo Gallego - Spanish White Bean Soup
Caldo Gallego, a heartwarming and richly flavored traditional Spanish soup, hails from the verdant region of Galicia. This soup is a symphony of flavors, combining hearty white beans, succulent cured pork, earthy greens, and comforting potatoes. It's the perfect soul-soothing dish for a chilly evening, bringing the rustic Spanish countryside straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Cured pork (chorizo or bacon)
- 200g, diced
- Onion
- 1 large, finely chopped
- Garlic
- 3 cloves, minced
- White beans
- 1 cup, soaked overnight
- Potatoes
- 2 large, diced
- Paprika
- 1 tablespoon
- Chicken broth
- 4 cups
- Water
- 2 cups
- Greens (kale, collard greens, or turnip greens)
- 2 cups, chopped
- Salt
- to taste
- Pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced cured pork and cook until it turns crispy and releases its fat.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in the soaked white beans, diced potatoes, and paprika. Mix well to coat the ingredients in the flavorful oil.
- Pour in the chicken broth and water. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 45 minutes, or until the beans and potatoes are tender.
- Add the chopped greens and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes, until the greens are wilted and tender.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to distribute the seasonings.
- Serve the Caldo Gallego hot, garnished with a sprinkle of paprika or some extra greens. Enjoy the comforting taste of traditional Spanish cuisine!
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, omit the cured pork and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- The soup's flavor improves with time, making it a great dish to prepare ahead of time and reheat when needed.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Calories: 300 Fat: 10g Carbs: 40g Protein: 15g Sodium: 800mg Sugar: 3g
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