Vigo Collard Green Soup, Caldo Gallego

De Galicia. 12 Minute cook time. Soup is an ancient food whose origins predate recorded history. It is unknown exactly how soup become a food, but one can assume it started very simply as a meager combination of water, animal bones and scraps of meat, fish or chicken, and vegetables. Over time, soup became more refined with the addition of spices, beans and grains. Soup, once thought of as a food of the poor, has reached an elevated status of sophistication and is recognized today not only for its tastes, but also for its healthful attributes. Vigo Collard Green Soup, Caldo Gallego, is based on a traditional Spanish recipe from the Galicia region of Spain. Galicia is a mountainous area in Northern Spain where a big bowl of soup, some crusty bread, and a glass of wine make a typical meal for the people of this rugged area. Our version is the perfect combination of white beans, onion, green peppers, and collard greens, which contribute to this unique soup's intense flavor and satisfying heartiness.