Pork Chop Soup

Name: Pork Chop Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 8 ounces boneless pork loin chops, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large carrot, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped; 2 medium red potatoes, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 2 teaspoons honey

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

Sausage, root vegetables and broth all go into this super-easy pork chop soup. It’s a warm comfort on cold days.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces boneless pork loin chops, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped
2 medium red potatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 teaspoons honey

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add pork, sausage, onion, celery and carrot. Cook and stir until pork is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and paprika; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in broth, apple, potatoes and five-spice powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pork is tender, 12-15 minutes. Stir in honey.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 192 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.

This hefty and full-flavored pork soup from reader Dave Bock of Auburn, Washington, is perfect for cold winter days. It's a fast, fuss-free family favorite. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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