Caldo galego


Caldo galego or simply caldo, also known as caldo gallego, meaning literally "Galician broth", is a traditional soup dish from Galicia. It is essentially a regional derivative of the very similar caldo verde, the traditional soup dish of neighbouring Portugal.
Ingredients include repolo, verzas, grelos, or navizas ; potatoes; white beans; and unto. Additionally it can contain fatty pork, chorizo, ham, or bacon.
It is served hot as a starter, often as part of almuerzo, and sometimes dinner. Traditionally it was usually served in cuncas.

Variations

Depending on the availability of seasonal ingredients there are several variations:
  • Caldo branco includes chickpeas and beans.
  • Caldo chirlo or vigueiro
  • Caldo de castañas uses chestnuts