Caldo Gallego (Galecian Broth)
Description
Caldo gallego, a traditional Spanish soup full of turnips, turnip greens, white beans, ham, and sausage, makes a hearty and warm meal on a cold evening.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium onion, minced
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8 cloves garlic, minced
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2 Spanish chorizo links, sliced
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2 thick slices smoked ham, diced, or more to taste
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3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
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2 medium turnips, peeled and diced
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8 cups chicken stock
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1 (15 ounce) can white cannellini beans
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3 cups chopped turnip greens
Directions
1
Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
2
Stir in chorizo and ham; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add potatoes and turnips, then pour in stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potatoes and turnips are tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Increase the heat to medium and stir in beans and greens; cook until greens are tender, at least 3 minutes.