Recipe and Photos From Spain...On The Road Again

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I recieved an email the other day from Zoe whose agency bigMETHOD represents the program Spain... On the Road Again . She included a recipe (which I will make and report back about at a later date) and the above photo. While watching the show this week -- I wished I could climb right through the screen to taste some of the fabulous food they were enjoying! Who wouldn't want to go on a delicious, food-drenched journey through Spain, taking in all the country's regional cuisine, art, history, and culture along the way. Below is a recipe I've already tested, and loved -- from Episode 2.

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CALDO GALLEGO (EPISODE 2)

Adapted from Spain...On The Road Again via Serious Eats

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This is the traditional, restorative soup of Galicia. With a little bread, you‘ve got a great meal. Serves 4 to 6

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1/2 pound thickly sliced pancetta or slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 cup dried white beans, soaked overnight in water to cover

1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice

2 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice

2 turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice

1/2 pound Spanish chorizo, casings removed and sliced 1/4 inch thick (see note at bottom)

1 pound turnip greens (or other dark leafy green), stemmed and coarsely chopped

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Cook the pancetta in a large heavy pot over medium heat until most of the fat is rendered, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the beans, add them to the pot, along with enough water to cover them by 2 inches and bring to a boil. Skim off the foam, then lower the heat and simmer gently, partially covered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beans are beginning to soften.Add the onion, potatoes, and turnips and cook for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Add the chorizo and greens and cook for 10 minutes, or until the greens are tender.

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Note: Here in the USA, many people are familiar with the Mexican or Caribbean chorizo, both of which are very different from the Spanish chorizo in both taste, texture and appearance. Mexican or Caribbean varieties cannot be used as substitutes for Spanish chorizo in Spanish recipes. If you need a substitute, try using Portuguese Linguica sausage, which is generally very similar to Spanish chorizo.

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Online source for Chorizo - HOTPAELLA

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