Caldo Gallego (Galician White Bean Soup)

A classic dinner on its own with crusty bread or the perfect appetizer for any day of the week!

INGREDIENTS

– cannellini beans – smoked ham hock, bacon – olive oil, garlic – yellow onion, green bell pepper – smoked paprika, dried oregano, bay leaves, salt – chicken broth – chorizo links – Russet potatoes – collard greens

Soak beans overnight. Place the ham in the pot. Add water up to 2 inches above the beans. Bring to a boil then reduce to a low heat. Cover; Simmer for 1 hour. Remove the ham hock and cut the meat off the bone. Set aside.

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Heat the olive oil at medium-high heat in a Dutch oven. Add the bacon and pan fry for 5 minutes. Add onions and green bell peppers. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and bay leaves.

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Drain the beans and stir in the dutch oven with broth. Reduce to medium-low. Simmer for 1 hour. Once the beans have softened, stir in the chorizo, potatoes, and collard greens in the Dutch oven. Cover and cook for another 20-25 minutes.

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