SPANISH CALDO GALLEGO (SOUP) 
1/2 lb. dried white beans, soaked in water overnight & drained
1 lb. chicken thighs (remove skin)
1/2 lb. Spanish sausage (Chorizo)
1/2 lb. smoked ham, cut into 1/2" pieces
1/4 lb. salt pork, chopped
1 med. yellow onion, peeled & chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled & crushed
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 qts. water

In an 8 quart stockpot, simmer all the ingredients, covered, for 45 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Remove the chicken from the pot. Debone the chicken, chop the meat and reserve. Add to the pot:

3/4 lb. potatoes, peeled, quartered & sliced
3/4 lb. green cabbage, thinly sliced

Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes longer. Return the boned chicken to the pot and add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Simmer a few more minutes until all is hot, and serve.

 

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