Puerto Rican Caldo Gallego Recipe

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Servings: 6

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb Dry white beans soaked overnight,
  •     and liquid removed
  • 1 lb Chicken thighs
  • 1/2 lb Spanish or possibly Mexican chorizo sausage cut into 1/2" pcs
  • 1/2 lb Ham minced
  • 1/4 lb Salt pork diced
  • 1 med Yellow onion peeled and minced
  • 3 x Garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  •     Tabasco sauce few dashes to taste
  • 2 1/2 quart Water
  • 1/2 lb Potatoes peeled, quartered,
  •     and sliced
  • 1/2 lb Green cabbage sliced thin
  • 2 c. Kale tough stems removed,
  •     and sliced thin
  • 1/2 lb Turnips peeled, quartered,
  •     and sliced
  •     Salt to taste
  •     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  •     Minced fresh dill for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Place the liquid removed beans, chicken, chorizo, ham, salt pork, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce and water in a 6- to 8-qt soup pot. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 45 min.
  2. Remove the chicken pcs from the pot and debone. Set the meat aside and throw away the bones.
  3. Add in the remaining ingredients except the salt, pepper and chicken to the pot. Simmer, covered, for 25 min, then add in salt and pepper.
  4. Return the chicken meat to the pot and simmer for a few more min. Top with the optional dill.
  5. This recipe serves 6 to 8.
  6. Comments: This spicy, hearty soup is a gift to the island by the Spanish.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 695g
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 664  
Calories from Fat 374 56%
Total Fat 41.55g 52%
Saturated Fat 14.35g 57%
Trans Fat 0.13g  
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 1308mg 55%
Potassium 1333mg 38%
Total Carbs 34.77g 9%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g 27%
Sugars 4.05g 3%
Protein 37.3g 60%
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