Pumpkin Pork Stew

Submitted by BLUE ROSE

"Hearty and savory, pumpkin gives this soup a distinctly African tone. The addition of tomato, potato and green beans makes this pork dish a complete meal."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 14.79 ml olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
• 14.79 ml crushed dried basil leaves
• 907.18 g lean pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 793.78 g can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 425.24 g 100% pumpkin puree
• 411.06 g can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 118.29 ml rose extract or 118.29 ml white zinfandel wine
• 2.46 ml salt (optional)
• 1.23 ml ground black pepper
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 226.79 g green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cinnamon stick

directions

1. HEAT olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and basil; cook for 1 minute or until onion is tender. Add pork; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add tomatoes with juice, pumpkin, broth, wine, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
2. ADD potatoes, green beans and cinnamon stick. Cover; cook over low heat for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

Wow! Blue Rose Wow! This was absolutely amazing.I don't usually enjoy stews but I couldn't help but love this one. The addition of pumpkin and cinnamon makes this dish extra special. The textures and flavours all blended beautifully together to creat a soothing, filling and delicious dish. Thanks so much for sharing.