Caldo Galego

Name: Caldo Galego
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 8 oz Spanish chorizo, sliced; 1 lb smoked ham hock; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 2 cans cannellini beans, drained; 4 cups collard greens, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt

A hearty Cuban style white bean soup simmered with tender potatoes, collard greens, smoked ham, and spicy Spanish chorizo.

70 minMediumServes 6410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz Spanish chorizo, sliced
1 lb smoked ham hock
6 cups chicken broth
2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
2 cans cannellini beans, drained
4 cups collard greens, chopped
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 8 oz sliced Spanish chorizo, sautéing for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
3

Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and add 1 lb smoked ham hock, bring to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes until the ham hock reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
4

Shred meat from ham hock, then return it to the pot along with 2 large cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, 2 cans drained cannellini beans, 4 cups chopped collard greens, and 1/2 tsp salt.
5

Simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender, then serve warm.

Questions

How long does Caldo Galego keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Caldo Galego?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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