Heart-Healthy Hearty Pork Soup
Warm up with a nourishing bowl of Heart-Healthy Hearty Pork Soup, a wholesome recipe that's as delicious as it is good for you. Featuring lean pork tenderloin, vibrant vegetables like kale, carrots, and bell pepper, and protein-packed quinoa, this soup is brimming with flavors and nutrients. Simmered in a savory low-sodium broth infused with garlic, onion, and thyme, it strikes the perfect balance between comfort and nutrition. Ideal for cozy dinners or meal prepping, this dish is low in fat yet incredibly satisfying, showcasing its heart-healthy benefits without sacrificing taste. Ready in just an hour, this one-pot wonder will delight your palate while supporting a balanced diet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams lean pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1000 milliliters low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 400 grams diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 100 grams kale, stems removed and chopped
- 100 grams quinoa, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Prepare all the ingredients by dicing the pork, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and bell pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced pork and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced bell pepper to the pot, stir, and cook for another 3 minutes.
Return the pork to the pot and pour in the broth. Add the diced tomatoes and their juices. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the chopped kale and quinoa, along with the dried thyme. Stir, cover, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender.
Season the soup with black pepper and sea salt to taste.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley just before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your heart-healthy, hearty pork soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 2314 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.2 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | ||
| Protein | 101.0 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 4448 mg | 95% | |
*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.
