Hearty Pork Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Hearty Pork Soup, a soul-soothing dish brimming with tender chunks of seared pork shoulder, vibrant root vegetables, and aromatic seasonings in a rich, flavorful broth. This rustic recipe features slow-simmered goodness with golden-brown pork, sautéed onions, carrots, and celery, brought together with diced potatoes and fragrant herbs like thyme and bay leaves. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-pot wonder requires just 20 minutes of prep time before gently cooking to perfection, filling your kitchen with savory aromas. Garnished with fresh parsley and served piping hot, it’s a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Ideal for meal prepping or family dinners, this pork and vegetable soup is sure to become a cold-weather favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork shoulder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 medium potatoes
• 8 cups chicken or pork broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork shoulder into 1-inch cubes, ensuring to remove any excess fat.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the pork in batches to avoid overcrowding, and sear on all sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove the pork and set aside.

Step 4

Dice the onion, slice the carrots, and chop the celery into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.

Step 5

In the same pot, add more olive oil if necessary, then add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Peel and cut the potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Add them to the pot along with the seared pork.

Step 8

Pour in the broth, ensuring that the ingredients are covered. Add the bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for about 90 minutes or until the pork is tender.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaves and discard them.

Step 11

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 12

Chop the fresh parsley and stir it into the soup just before serving.

Step 13

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3512.6 grams (3512.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2101

Total Fat 87.50g	112%
Saturated Fat 24.30g	122%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 400mg	133%
Sodium 9839mg	428%
Total Carbohydrate 183.50g	67%
Dietary Fiber 24.40g	87%
Total Sugars 31.50g
Protein 140.20g	280%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 434mg	33%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 6501mg	138%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.8%

Protein: 26.9%

Carbs: 35.2%