Pork And Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Pork And Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1-1/2 teaspoon Finely Grated Fresh Ginger; 1-1/2 teaspoon Dried Crushed Basil Leaves; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1 whole Medium Carrot, Chopped; 1 pound Bone-in Pork Chops; 3 cups Chicken Broth; 8 ounces, weight Brown Lentils, Rinsed And Drained; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice; 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1-1/2 teaspoon Finely Grated Fresh Ginger
1-1/2 teaspoon Dried Crushed Basil Leaves
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 whole Medium Carrot, Chopped
1 pound Bone-in Pork Chops
3 cups Chicken Broth
8 ounces, weight Brown Lentils, Rinsed And Drained
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes

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1. Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, ginger, basil, salt, black pepper, and cumin and saute until the onions have softened.
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2. Stir in the carrots and saute for 5 minutes. Using a spatula, push the mixture to the edges of the pot. Add the pork chops and brown them on each side.
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3. Add the broth, lentils and tomato paste and stir to combine.
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4. Cover and simmer for 50 minutes.
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5. Remove the pork chops from the pot. Using two forks, pull the meat from the bones. Discard the bones. Lightly shred the meat and return it to the soup.
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6. Add the lime juice and chili flakes and stir into the soup, then remove the pot from the heat. Serve hot.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1-1/2 teaspoon Finely Grated Fresh Ginger, and more.

Yes, Pork And Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pork And Lentil Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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