Heart-Healthy Hearty Pork Bone Soup
Warm your soul with a bowl of **Heart-Healthy Hearty Pork Bone Soup**, a nourishing, flavor-packed dish that combines wholesome ingredients and a slow-simmering technique to create rich, satisfying comfort food. Made with lean pork bones, fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and kale, and a light yet flavorful low-sodium chicken broth, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. Olive oil and a hint of lemon juice add depth while keeping the dish heart-healthy. Simmered to tender perfection, the soup's hearty texture and naturally savory flavor make it ideal for a cozy family dinner or meal prep. Low in sodium yet robust in flavor, this soup is a deliciously smart choice for those seeking a wholesome, satisfying meal. Perfect for six servings, it’s a warm hug in a bowl!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Rinse the pork bones under cold water to remove any bone fragments and impurities.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
Place the rinsed pork bones into the pot. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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.
After 90 minutes, add the kale and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes until the kale is tender.
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.
Add the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Stir to combine and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve hot, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.5 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 3567 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.5 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 119.0 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 711 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 5883 mg | 125% | |
*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.
