Pork Soup
on Jul 01, 2022
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If you have some leftover roast pork from the holidays, you’ll want to make this pork soup. It’s rich and hearty enough to enjoy as a meal.
This hearty pork soup comes together in just 40 minutes. Serve it during the week when you’re short on time!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- cooked pork
- potatoes
- olive oil
- onions
- celery ribs
- carrots
- garlic
- mushrooms
- chicken stock
- onion flakes
- Italian seasoning
- granulated garlic
- ground sage
- ground thyme
- salt and pepper
How to Make Pork Soup
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery and carrots and cook on medium just until the onions start to turn translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook until the vegetables start to become soft.
- Add the potatoes and chicken stock and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add the cooked pork and seasonings. Cook until the pork is heated through, about 5-10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
Tips and Tricks
- Any kind of cooked pork can be used for this soup, including tenderloin, pork chops, roast pork or pulled pork.
- If you use uncooked instead of cooked pork, replace the chicken broth in the recipe with the pork broth you’ll have from boiling the pork in water and seasonings.
- If you have leftover veggies on hand, use them as well!
How Long Does It Take Pork To Boil?
The amount of time will depend on the type and size of the cut you’re using. Leaner cuts of pork won’t take as long to boil as less lean cuts. The best way to check for doneness is to use an instant-read thermometer. Cooked pork is done when it reaches 145°F.
What Broth Goes Best With Pork?
Pork broth is similar in flavor to chicken broth. Feel free to replace chicken broth with pork broth and vice versa.
How to Prevent Pork Chops From Drying Out?
Pork chops can dry out if they’re overcooked. Because the pork in this recipe is reheated in broth for a short amount of time, it shouldn’t dry out.
Is Pork Broth Good For You?
Yes. Pork broth is known for its heart health benefits and is also rich in nutrients. Pork bones are high in calcium and conjugated linolenic acids which help to improve immune function and reduce body fat deposits. They also promote healthy cholesterol.
Easy Pork Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pork, cubed
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, diced
- 3 celery ribs, diced
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 2 Tbsp onion flakes
- 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp granulated garlic , or garlic powder
- 2 tsp ground sage
- 1 tsp ground thyme
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery and carrots and cook on medium just until the onions start to turn translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook until the vegetables start to become soft.
- Add the potatoes and chicken stock and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add the cooked pork and seasonings. Cook until the pork is heated through, about 5-10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
