Left Over Pork and Black Bean Taco Soup

Transform your leftovers into a mouthwatering meal with this hearty Leftover Pork and Black Bean Taco Soup! This one-pot wonder combines tender, shredded pork with protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, and tangy fire-roasted tomatoes, all simmered in a richly spiced taco-seasoned broth. With just 10 minutes of prep and a short simmering time, this recipe is a quick and flavorful way to repurpose leftover meat into a satisfying dinner. Fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro brighten up the dish, while optional toppings like shredded cheese and crunchy tortilla chips add a customizable touch. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy taco soup is warm, comforting, and loaded with bold, Tex-Mex flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Leftover cooked pork (shredded or diced)
• 1 15-ounce can Black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 15-ounce can Fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 cup Corn (frozen or canned, drained)
• 4 cups Chicken or pork broth
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin (optional, for extra spice)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheese (for topping, optional)
• 1 cup Tortilla chips (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the leftover pork, black beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juice), corn, and broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to distribute the spices evenly.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Stir in the lime juice just before serving for a bright and fresh flavor.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, or tortilla chips as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2859.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2869.1

Total Fat 137.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 476.7mg	0%
Sodium 9887.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 235.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.4g	0%
Total Sugars 35.3g
Protein 188.8g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 837.9mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 4663.2mg	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: 42.2%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 32.1%