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Caldo Gallego (Collard Green Soup)

Caldo Gallego, pronounced "Cald-o Gay-yay-go," is also known as Collard Green Soup. This Spanish white bean soup combines smoky ham, tender greens, and soft potatoes for a hearty, comforting meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s packed with rich flavors and comes together quickly.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic or more to taste
  • 2 links dried spanish chorizo peeled, sliced into ½ in coins, then diced into 4 or 6 cubes. (peeling is optional but recommended if you want to leave slices)
  • 16 ounce ham steak with bone in cubed or sliced, boned removed before serving
  • 3 large russet potatoes diced into 1 inch cubes
  • 8 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 2 cans great northern beans 15.5 ounce cans, undrained (or cannellini beans)
  • 1 packet Goya ham flavoring if you have a ham bone, you can cook that in the soup in place of the flavoring
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 16 ounces collard greens kale or turnip greens (if using turnips you can add in 1 to 2 diced turnips as well)

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat and add in the olive oil and onions and sauté until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for just about 1 minute.
  • Add the chorizo and ham to the same pot and cook until you start to see slightly brown edges on the meat.
  • Add in the potatoes, turnips (if usings), chicken stock, cans of beans, ham flavoring, salt, and pepper, and bring to a full boil then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and for about 20 - 30 minutes or until the potatoes and turnips (if using) are soft.
  • Turn the heat to medium low and add the greens. Allow to cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the greens are wilted. You may also simmer on low heat for longer to allow the flavors to further develop if desired.
  • Serve with warm cuban bread or a crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1325mg | Potassium: 1132mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3032IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 3mg

Find it online:

www.soulfullymade.com/caldo-gallego-collard-green-soup/