Spicy Pork Loin Soup with Veggies (Thick)

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
12 oz lean only pork loin1/3 cup corn1 large carrot, chopped 1/2 cup green beans (frozen), chopped 1 medium - large red potato, chopped 1 medium tomato, chopped2 tsp olive oil6 oz pasta (mini shells work great)1 tbsp garlic (either fresh clove or refrigerated crushed)2 tsp onion powder (add a half onion if you like more onion in your soup)2 tsp chicken bouillon1 tsp black pepper (to taste)1 tbsp red pepper (to taste)1 tsp salt, Kosher (perferred to taste)Water (up to 11 cups)1/8 cup corn starch
Directions
Cut up pork loin into bite size pieces.
Saute' meat on medium-high heat in the bottom of a large stockpot (or cast iron dutch oven) with 2 tsp olive oil, garlic, onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tbsp red pepper until browned.
Reduce heat to medium.
Add 2 cups water and 2 tsp chicken bouillon and chopped tomato. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Add chopped carrots, potatoes and 2 more cups water.
Let cook down approx 20 minutes.
Add frozen corn, beans & 2 more cups water.
Allow to simmer 5 minutes. At this point taste broth. Add additional salt & pepper to your taste.
Add 2 cups water and corn starch if you like your broth thicker.
Let simmer 5-10 minutes. (Depending on your stove you may have to turn heat up at this point to fully cook pasta.) Add pasta with 1-2 cups more water depending on thickness of the broth. Let simmer until pasta is cooked through.
Once cooked through add water, salt & pepper to taste and desired thickness. Serve hot. .

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FREETOCHANGE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 244.2
  • Total Fat: 8.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 49.6 mg
  • Sodium: 628.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Protein: 19.1 g

Member Reviews
  • ITSAFRAMEUP
    It would be nice to know what constitutes a "serving." When entering recipes, one should say the amount, such as 1 cup. That way, it is easier to track calories. - 12/15/11
  • NETGNAL
    Tasty! I substituted quinoa for the noodles and Rotel for the tomato. I was making this with what I could find around the house. - 2/12/12
  • SOSHESEWS
    Very tasty! - 9/19/11
  • AVILLAJONATHON
    I substituded the medium tomato for about a cup and a half of rotel and left out the red pepper it was delicious! - 8/15/11
  • LOKIMEE
    Great recipe! I substituted cajun spice for the red pepper (still spicy, but a bit more smokey), parsnip for the potato and barley for the pasta. Yum! - 10/6/10
  • DAISY443
    Made several substitutions, but yummy! - 4/7/10
  • ITISSPARKTIME
    This was really good. I did not use potatoes or the tomato though and used spinach instead. Will make again! - 10/6/09
  • NICHLSN
    Very good! Halved the cayenne (hot pepper)--still quite a bite--suits me. Used a 1 lb. bag of mixed frozen vegetables (corn, carrots, & green beans). Last added some: marjoram, oregano, basil, parsley, & Season All. - 10/4/09
  • LYNNZP1
    I never even thought about makin soup from my left over pork loin roast. This is a great basic guide but I had to substitute some items because not everything was available fresh here on the island. It still turned out fabulous so thank you for the inspiration! - 9/3/09
  • PATMAY
    We didn't care for it and wouldn't make again - 8/10/09
  • KATIESHARON
    Should have listened to last comment...too spicy. My husband and I like spicey, but this would be better toned down a bit. Maybe add a bay leaf next time. - 3/3/09
  • SAMGRAVES1800
    delicious...but too spicy as written. I'll adjust it next time! - 11/16/08
  • LILLAPLUM
    Wow! It was so very good, and I had all of the ingredients in the house! I did use a non-sodium chicken boullion, but other than that I was pretty true to the recipe (I don't tend to measure spices, just eye them). In the end...just yummeh! - 10/19/08
  • CD4014916
    Can't wait to try this one. But would cut the red pepper to 1 tsp. - 10/19/08
  • CD3381951
    I wouldn't use the red pepper, because I don't like spicey food. It doesn't agree with me,anyway. It sounds good, I would just adjust the seasonings. - 10/19/08
  • ROBLIN2773
    great way to use up leftover pork roast, just lusious - 10/19/08
  • MOMMA_BEAR_69
    Sounds delicious!!! - 10/19/08
  • MELLORI
    making this once again!! - 10/19/08
  • RELEVART
    I'm excited about this...finally something spicy! I think 1 T is perfectly reasonable. Can't wait to make it! I have a pork tenderloin in my fridge waiting to be cooked. - 10/19/08
  • JIBBIE49
    Sounds like a LOT of Red Pepper. Wouldn't work for me. - 10/19/08
  • QUILTERURBAN
    is the amount of red pepper correct? - 10/19/08