CALDO GALLEGO

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h50m

Yield About 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon Spanish olive oil
1 smoked ham hock, skin scored
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
3 teaspoons salt, or to taste, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
1 1/2 cups dried white beans, such as navy, rinsed and soaked in cold water overnight
1 pound potatoes, peeled and large-diced
1 pound turnip tops, rinsed well and coarsely chopped (substitute spring or savoy cabbage if you cannot find turnip greens)
1/2 pound Spanish chorizo, thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and add the ham hock, onions, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until slits of ham hock have begun to open and vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of the salt, pepper, to taste, and paprika and cook for 1 minute longer. Add 9 cups of water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour. Drain the white beans and add them to the pot. Return to a simmer and continue to cook at a simmer until beans are just beginning to get tender, about 1 hour longer. Remove the ham hock and, when cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the hock and shred into bite size pieces. (Discard skin and bones.) Return the meat to the pot along with the remaining salt (or to taste), potatoes, turnip greens, and chorizo and continue to cook until beans have broken down slightly, potatoes and greens are very tender, about 1 hour longer. Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.
  • Note: you may have to add a bit more water if the soup gets too thick during the lengthy cooking time.

King Anada
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This caldo gallego was one of the best I've ever had. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


allison lannoy
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This caldo gallego was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Brandon Simon
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I'm not a big fan of caldo gallego, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked well.


Irfan Abbasi
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This caldo gallego was delicious! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Vicky H
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I thought the caldo gallego was pretty good. It was hearty and filling, and the flavors were nice.


Malik Ali Raza
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Overall, I thought this caldo gallego was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Dreyfuss Lennard
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The caldo gallego was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chorizo next time.


It's_Xmarty_Muneeb _King
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The caldo gallego was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Ntombikhona Princess
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This caldo gallego was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more seasoning next time.


Cute Mytie boi
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I love caldo gallego, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


md munjul
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This was my first time making caldo gallego, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Fazal Badsha
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I'm a big fan of caldo gallego, and this recipe did not disappoint. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Senai Montgomery
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This caldo gallego was just what I needed on a cold winter night. It was hearty and filling, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the smoky flavor of the chorizo.


Urban Voiced Media
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I made this caldo gallego for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lebo Rampedi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The caldo gallego was hearty and flavorful, and the chorizo added a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nicola Rice
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I've never had caldo gallego before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Payton Difelice
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This caldo gallego was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and comforting, and the chorizo added a nice smoky touch. I will definitely be making this again.