Pork Chop Soup

This easy pork soup starts with slow-simmered pork chops that are shredded and cooked with a hearty mixture of potatoes and other vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 157 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 (8 ounce) bone-in pork chops
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 cup flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring broth, water, pork chops, soy sauce, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and bay leaf to a boil, uncovered, in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour, then remove from the heat. Transfer 3/4 cup cooking broth to a 2-cup liquid measure. Transfer pork chops to a cutting board to cool, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk flour into reserved cooking liquid and set aside. Remove and discard bones from cooled pork chops. Shred meat or chop into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Add potato, broccoli, carrot, onion, celery, and cooked pork to the stockpot and bring to a boil. Stir in flour mixture, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 hour.

Step 4

Remove and discard bay leaf, then gently mash potatoes. Serve immediately.