Spanish Caldo Gallego

Warm up with a comforting bowl of **Spanish Caldo Gallego**, a traditional Galician soup that’s brimming with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. This hearty dish combines smoky **chorizo** and savory **Serrano ham** with tender **russet potatoes**, creamy **white beans**, and vibrant **turnip greens or collard greens**, all simmered in a flavorful broth of **vegetable or chicken stock**. Perfect for cozy nights, this rustic soup captures the essence of Spanish cuisine with its simple yet robust ingredients. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy-to-make, soul-satisfying dish that pairs beautifully with crusty bread. Whether you’re seeking an authentic taste of Spain or a comforting family meal, Caldo Gallego delivers warmth and tradition in every spoonful. **Keywords**: Galician soup, Spanish recipes, hearty stew, chorizo soup, easy comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 200 grams Chorizo sausage, sliced
• 150 grams Serrano ham, diced
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 400 grams Canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 200 grams Turnip greens or collard greens, chopped
• 1.5 liters Vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced chorizo and diced Serrano ham. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the meats start to release their fats and become slightly crispy.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.

Step 4

Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them in the flavorful oils. Cook for 2–3 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6

Stir in the white beans and chopped greens (turnip or collard greens). Simmer uncovered for another 10–12 minutes until the greens are tender.

Step 7

Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Serve the Caldo Gallego hot, optionally with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3344.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2516.7

Total Fat 126.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 225mg	0%
Sodium 14436.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.1g	0%
Total Sugars 15.2g
Protein 124.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 906.1mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 6481.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 36.0%