Low Fat Hearty Pork Soup
Warm up with this deliciously satisfying Low Fat Hearty Pork Soup, a wholesome and nourishing recipe perfect for family meals or meal prep. Packed with tender lean pork loin, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach, and simmered in flavorful low-sodium chicken broth with fragrant herbs, this soup offers big flavors with minimal fat. Ready in just one hour, it’s a healthy and comforting option that doesn’t skimp on taste. Ideal for weight-conscious eaters or anyone seeking a lighter twist on classic hearty soups, this dish is loaded with protein, fiber, and nutrients. Serve it fresh off the stove for a warming dinner or portion it out for cozy lunches all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean pork loin
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped Onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 medium, sliced Carrots
- 2 sliced Celery stalks
- 2 medium, diced Potatoes
- 1 liter Low sodium chicken broth
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon, chopped Fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups, fresh Spinach leaves
Instructions
Trim any visible fat from the pork loin and cut it into small bite-sized pieces.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork pieces and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the pork from the pot and set aside. Lower the heat to medium and add the chopped onion to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery to the pot, sautéing for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
Return the pork pieces to the pot and add the diced potatoes. Pour in the low sodium chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are well submerged.
Add the bay leaf, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine, then bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables and pork are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty, low-fat pork soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 5563 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.0 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 143.9 g | 288% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 587 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 7411 mg | 158% | |
*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.
