This Rustic Pork, Potato, and Apple Soup Recipe combines savory pork with tender potatoes and sweet apples for a unique and hearty dish. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup offers a comforting blend of flavors that will warm you from the inside out.
The recipe is straightforward and utilizes simple cooking techniques, making it accessible for home cooks. You can adjust the ingredients to your taste, adding herbs or spices as desired.
Hearty Pork, Potato, and Apple Soup Recipe
This soup features chunks of pork simmered with potatoes and apples in a flavorful broth. Ready in about an hour, it serves 6 people and is perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork shoulder, diced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Pork: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced pork and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Combine Ingredients: Add the diced potatoes, apples, broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes and pork are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 bowls
- Calories: 290kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
