Heart-Healthy Hearty Pork Bone Soup

Warm up your soul with this nourishing Heart-Healthy Hearty Pork Bone Soup—a delightful twist on comfort food that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like lean pork bones, vibrant kale, and fresh lemon juice, this low-sodium soup is designed to support a balanced lifestyle without compromising on taste. Slow-simmered for a deep, rich broth, it also features tender vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, infused with aromatic bay leaves and parsley for a fragrant finish. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this 6-serving recipe is both satisfying and heart-smart, offering a cozy, health-conscious way to enjoy a classic pork bone soup.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:140 mins

Total Time:160 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lean pork bones
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 large Carrots, sliced
• 2 Celery stalks, sliced
• 2 medium Potatoes, diced
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups Kale, chopped
• 0.25 cup Parsley, chopped
• 1 Lemon, juice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the pork bones under cold water to remove any bone fragments and impurities.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables start to soften.

Step 4

Place the rinsed pork bones into the pot. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and add the potatoes, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Let the soup simmer gently for 90 minutes, partially covered, occasionally skimming any foam that forms on the surface.

Step 6

After 90 minutes, add the kale and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes until the kale is tender.

Step 7

Remove the pork bones from the soup with tongs. Let them cool slightly, then pick off any remaining meat and return the meat to the soup.

Step 8

Add the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Stir to combine and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3222.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1822.0

Total Fat 88.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 3567.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 33.0g
Protein 119.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 710.8mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 5882.9mg	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: 42.6%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 32.0%