Black Bean Pork Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of rich and hearty Black Bean Pork Soup, a soul-warming dish that combines tender chunks of seared pork shoulder with earthy black beans and a medley of bold spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chipotle chili powder. Simmered to perfection in a savory broth with juicy diced tomatoes, this one-pot wonder is infused with layers of flavor and finished with fresh cilantro and a splash of zesty lime. Perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead meal prep, this protein-packed, gluten-free soup is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Ideal for lovers of comfort food with a spicy twist, this recipe delivers a wholesome, flavor-forward bowl that will leave you coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound pork shoulder (cubed)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups chicken or pork broth
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
- 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the cubed pork shoulder to the pot and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pork and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Return the browned pork to the pot. Add the black beans, broth, diced tomatoes (with juices), cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, chipotle chili powder, and the bay leaf.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and the flavors are well combined.
Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for a burst of citrus flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1081 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 753 mg | 16% | |
*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.
