Pulled Pork Soup

Name: Pulled Pork Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 lbs pork butt, cubed; 2 tablespoons neutral oil; 1 large white onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 oz. tomato paste; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes; 1 quart beef broth; 1 can (15 oz.) white beans; Salt and pepper; Parsley, for garnish

1 Ratings

1 Reviews

Prep 30 min
Total 2 hr 30 min
Servings 6

A delicious and easy slow-simmered soup. MORE+ LESS-

By Macheesmo

Updated September 18, 2017

Ingredients

lbs pork butt, cubed

tablespoons neutral oil

large white onion, diced

cloves garlic, minced

oz. tomato paste

tablespoon chili powder

teaspoons paprika

teaspoon ground cumin

tablespoons brown sugar

can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes

quart beef broth

can (15 oz.) white beans

Salt and pepper

Parsley, for garnish

Steps

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1

In a large heavy pot, add neutral oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the cubed pork butt (1-2 inch cubes) and brown well on all sides, cooking for 8-10 minutes total.
2

Add onion and garlic to the pot along with the pork. Add tomato paste and spices as well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until veggies soften.
3

Add diced tomatoes, brown sugar and beef broth to pot. Bring to a simmer and scrape up any bits stuck to the pan.
4

Cover pot and turn heat down to low. Simmer pork until it’s very tender, 75-90 minutes. Stir occasionally.
5

Remove pork and shred. Add pork back to soup along with beans. Season soup with salt and pepper.
6

Serve pork garnished with parsley.

Expert Tips

While not necessary, I like to serve this soup with tortilla chips. They add a great crunch and are delicious dipped in the soup.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 630
Calories from Fat: 290

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 32g; 49%
Saturated Fat 10g 51% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 140mg; 47%
Sodium: 1170mg; 49%
Potassium: 1500mg; 43%
Total Carbohydrate: 29g; 10%
Dietary Fiber 7g 30% Sugars 12g
Protein: 55g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%; 30%
Vitamin C: 20%; 20%
Calcium: 15%; 15%
Iron: 30%; 30%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 7 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Making good pulled pork is sometimes an all day affair, and rightfully so. If you’re smoking a whole pork butt, it takes time. Of course the results are delicious. When you don’t have 12 hours and still want delicious pulled pork, try this easy pulled pork soup! Because the pork is cubed and simmered, it cooks relatively fast and shreds beautifully. Mixed with a few other simple ingredients, this soup is comfort food in a bowl. I like serving this soup with some fresh parsley and tortilla chips. You could add cheese or other toppings if you want, too!