Whole30 Pork Rib Soup
Warm, hearty, and bursting with wholesome flavors, this Whole30 Pork Rib Soup is the ultimate comfort dish that fits perfectly into your clean eating goals. Featuring tender, seared pork ribs alongside a medley of vibrant veggies like sweet potato, zucchini, carrots, and celery, this soup is simmered to perfection in a savory Whole30-compliant chicken broth. Enhanced with aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves, it's a nourishing one-pot meal that’s both flavorful and satisfying. Ready in under two hours and packed with protein and fiber, this soup is ideal for chilly evenings or meal prep. Garnished with fresh parsley, this soul-warming dish serves six and is sure to be a go-to favorite for anyone following Whole30 or seeking a nutrient-dense, gluten-free recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds pork ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth, low-sodium and Whole30 compliant
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the pork ribs and sear on all sides until browned, about 8 minutes. Remove the ribs and set aside.
In the same pot, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, sweet potato, and zucchini to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the chicken broth and return the browned pork ribs to the pot.
Add the bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 75 minutes until the pork is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Remove the pork ribs and let them cool slightly. Strip the meat from the bones, discard the bones, and shred the meat. Return the shredded pork to the pot.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Stir in the chopped parsley right before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your Whole30 Pork Rib Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 657 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.6 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 764 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.
