Caldo Gallego

5 from 1 vote

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Caldo Gallego, a traditional Galician soup packed with tender beans, hearty greens, chorizo, ham steak and bacon. A delicious, cozy, soup, perfect for a satisfying meal on any day!

Prep Time5

Cook Time2 30

Total Time2 35

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: Spanish

Servings:

Calories: 680kcal

Author: Catherine Arena

Ingredients

Smokey Meats

1 pound smoked ham steak cut into half inch cubes
bacon half a pack (cut into inch slices)
1-2 smoked pork neck bone
1 smoked ham hock
1 pack andouille sausage or Spanish (hard) chorizo sliced

Other Ingredients

1 large onion coarsely chopped
8 cloves garlic minced
1 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
1 bunch napa cabbage rinsed and chopped into slices
1 bunch kale rinsed, stems discarded and coarsely chopped
8 cups chicken stock
4 cups water
1 can white cannellini or northern beans drained
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat a large pot over medium heat. Toss in the bacon, ham, and sausage, chorizo (if using), and let them cook for about 5 minutes until they release their flavors and begin to brown slightly.
Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until the onions turns translucent, about 2 minutes.
Add the smoked pork neck bones, and ham hock (if using).
Pour in the chicken stock, water, and a pinch of black pepper. Give it a stir, then bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for 1 hour.
After an hour, taste the soup and adjust with salt as needed. Add the potatoes and beans, and let everything cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Add the beans, kale and cabbage.
Cook for another 10 minutes. Your caldo gallego is now done! Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Notes:

Taste Before Salting: Since the meats we are using are naturally salty, wait until the soup has simmered before adding any extra salt.

Nutrition