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Galician Soup Recipe

Receta de Caldo Gallego

2 hours, 30 minutes

6 servings

Galicians in the north of Spain have relied on this delicious, fortifying stew to fight off the winter chill. Simple, yet satisfying, smoky chorizo sausage adds depth of flavor to this classic dish, featuring greens and white beans.

Ingredients

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Nutritional Facts

Calories 1634;
Total Fat 88.2 gr (113%);
Saturated Fat 33 gr (165%);
Cholesterol 358 mg (119%);
Sodium 2001 mg (87%);
Total Carbohydrates 66.2 gr (24%);
Fiber 12.2 gr (44%);
Sugars 2 gr;
Protein 130.9 gr;
Vitamin D 0%;
Calcium 25%;
Iron 104%;
Potassium 37%;

* Percent Daily Values are based on 2000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

How To Cook

STEP 1

Cover the beans in 3 inches of cold water and allow to soften in the refrigerator overnight. 

STEP 2

Next day, drain the beans. In an olla de hierra or 2-quart heavy bottom pot add the olive oil, onions and chorizo; cook over medium heat until onions soften and chorizo starts to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the beans, ham bone, guanciale and the liquid. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, bay leaves and thyme and simmer on moderately low heat, covered, for about 1 hour, or until the beans are just tender.  

STEP 3

Remove the ham bone and add the potatoes and vegetables. Continue cooking for another 30 minutes.  

Serve the soup in earthenware bowls with crusty bread and a bright, citrusy Albariño wine. 

Ratings and Reviews

4.5

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Pork belly or guanciale is no substitute for unto. Caldo is not Caldo without it! Also, collard greens are a better choice.

March 2025

Pueden traducir la receta a español

September 2023

My mom used manteca añeja, which is what they called unto in Galicia, and is what gives the special flavor to the caldo gallego o pote. Grelos is the greens used, but I use collar greens here which is very similar, if not the same. For the unto, since we buy whole serrano hams, I cut the fat of the ham and let it age in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 months until it has de añejo flavor.

February 2021

Made this tonight. Used regular cabbage and it worked fine. Used new potatoes - also OK Yummy

February 2018

Sencillo y gustoso....”unto” untar verbo ...untar con aceite virgen o mantequilla o sherry de Jerez o aceitunas picada fina

February 2018