Caldo gallego soup (cuban)

1 pot

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2quartsWater
1Ham bone small
1Ham hock
½cupNorthern beans (dry)
½poundsBeef short ribs
1teaspoonSalt
2Potatos diced
1Bunch collard greens washed & chopped
½cupOnion chopped
3tablespoonsBacon grease
1Blood sausage (Morzilla) sliced
cupGreen Bell Pepper chopped
1Bay leaf

Directions

Soak the beans overnight. In a large pot bring the water to a boil.

Add the ham bone, ham hock, bay leaf, short ribs, and salt. Remove any froth that forms, turn heat down to Simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Add the beans and cook until the beans are tender. Add the remianing ingredients and cook until the onion is transluscent.

Uncover and cook for 10 minutes more. Origin: El Pilon Cafe - Tampa, Fl, circa 1994 From: Don Houston Date: 09-26-94