Country Pork Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with rustic flavors, Country Pork Soup is the ultimate comfort food for crisp, cozy evenings. This savory soup combines tender chunks of browned pork shoulder, a medley of fresh vegetables—potatoes, carrots, celery, and green beans—and aromatic herbs like thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf, all simmered to perfection in a rich broth. The result is a soul-soothing dish that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Ready in just under two hours, this one-pot wonder is ideal for meal prepping or feeding a hungry crowd. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and slices of crusty bread for a wholesome meal that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Perfect for lovers of homestyle soups, this recipe is a must-try for anyone searching for a flavorful and filling option packed with countryside charm.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork shoulder (boneless, diced)
• 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 medium carrots (sliced)
• 2 stalks celery stalks (diced)
• 2 medium Russet potato (peeled and diced)
• 1 cup green beans (trimmed and halved)
• 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cups chicken or pork broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the diced pork shoulder to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pork and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Return the browned pork to the pot. Add the diced potatoes, green beans, chicken or pork broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Stir everything together and bring the soup to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 75-90 minutes until the pork is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2830.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1963.8

Total Fat 122.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 8010.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.3g
Protein 105.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 321.9mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 4392.3mg	0%

*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: 54.9%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 24.1%