Spanish Caldo Gallego
Warm up with a comforting bowl of **Spanish Caldo Gallego**, a traditional Galician soup that’s brimming with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. This hearty dish combines smoky **chorizo** and savory **Serrano ham** with tender **russet potatoes**, creamy **white beans**, and vibrant **turnip greens or collard greens**, all simmered in a flavorful broth of **vegetable or chicken stock**. Perfect for cozy nights, this rustic soup captures the essence of Spanish cuisine with its simple yet robust ingredients. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy-to-make, soul-satisfying dish that pairs beautifully with crusty bread. Whether you’re seeking an authentic taste of Spain or a comforting family meal, Caldo Gallego delivers warmth and tradition in every spoonful. **Keywords**: Galician soup, Spanish recipes, hearty stew, chorizo soup, easy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 200 grams Chorizo sausage, sliced
- 150 grams Serrano ham, diced
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 400 grams Canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- 200 grams Turnip greens or collard greens, chopped
- 1.5 liters Vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the sliced chorizo and diced Serrano ham. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the meats start to release their fats and become slightly crispy.
Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them in the flavorful oils. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the white beans and chopped greens (turnip or collard greens). Simmer uncovered for another 10–12 minutes until the greens are tender.
Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve the Caldo Gallego hot, optionally with crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.2 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.3 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 225 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 14437 mg | 628% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.8 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.1 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 124.0 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 906 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 6481 mg | 138% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
