CALDO GALLEGO-COLLARD GREEN SOUP

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This has become a family favorite! I have been eating this soup all of my life, growing up in Tampa & Ybor City. I have mastered the recipe to what I think is the best in town. It can be made with out the ham & chorizo, if you wish for a vegetarian soup.

Provided by Bonnie Koon

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 onion, cut in to medium sized chunks
8-10 cloves of garlic, smashed & chopped
1 small ham steak, cubed
1 potato, diced into small cubes
1 Tbsp italian seasoning
5-7 chorizo (4 spanish, sliced & 3 mexican,out of casing)
8 c water
16 oz bag of white beans
1 large bunch of fresh collard greens, cleaned and chopped
salt & pepper to taste
3 Tbsp vinegar, optional (acv or rw)

Steps:

  • 1. Generously coat bottom of pot with olive oil, add next 6 ingredients. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, add remaining ingredients, continue cooking on medium to low heat until beans and collards are tender.
  • 2. note: Chorizo! I use BOTH Spanish & Mexican. However either one is optional. The Mexican Chorizo must be removed out of the plastic casing. It adds a lot of flavor and mixes well through out the soup.
  • 3. note: Can be made with out the chorizo, if you wish for a vegetarian soup. You can also use can beans & can/frozen collards if you wish. 3 cans of each, 1 bag of collards, or 2, depending on size. The potato is also optional. I like vinegar in this soup, some do not. More or less may be added.
  • 4. http://bkoonberrie.wix.com/koonberrie-cooks#!collard-green-soup/c636

Edith Nayebare
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This soup is simply delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Mishor Sorker
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This soup is the ultimate comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


John Mancuso
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This soup freezes well, so I always make a double batch and freeze half for later.


Abu Baker khan 111
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This soup is very budget-friendly. I was able to make a big pot for less than $10.


Jeffrey Woodward
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This soup is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I had it on the table in less than an hour.


Tetteh Naomi Dede Naomi
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I used gluten-free bread for the croutons and it worked perfectly. This soup is now one of my favorite gluten-free meals.


Keorapetse Mooketsi
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I made a vegetarian version of this soup by omitting the chorizo and adding extra vegetables. It was still very flavorful and satisfying.


Misses Bibi kulsum
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The chorizo and pimentón give this soup a delicious smoky flavor. I highly recommend using a good quality chorizo for the best results.


Mbalenhle Lekhuleni
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover collard greens. I also added some chopped kale and it turned out great.


Adeel Aslam
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the hearty flavor and the tender collard greens.


Sheik Nayem YT
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This caldo gallego recipe is a keeper. It's so easy, packed with flavor, and incredibly comforting.