Black Bean & Pork Soup

Submitted by K-Jon Chef

"This soup is one of my favorite creations. It has a true Southwestern flavor. I used to make it a lot spicier but now I have kids and cut the chilies back."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb dried black beans (soaked over night, boil until soft in same liquid, drain)
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup corn (I used frozen)
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 2 quarts chicken stock (I used base)
• 1⁄2 lime, quartered
• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless pork loin
• 3 tablespoons cumin (or 2 taste)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or 2 taste)
• 1⁄2 cup milk or 1/2 cup cream

directions

1. Cut your pork loin in thirds.
2. Use plastic wrap and pound the pork until 1/4-inch thick.
3. Season with salt and pepper and cook the pork in a little oil until done ( I use my soup kettle). Cut into cubes after it rests awhile. Set a side.
4. Add the onion fresh garlic and pepper flakes & cook 5 minutes.
5. Add carrot and corn cook 5 minutes.
6. Add your soup base to the bean liquid and add water until you have 2 quarts of liquid.
7. Add liquid, dry spices, diced tomato, lime (squeeze and drop in).
8. Portion beans into 2 parts, crush 1/2 into paste, add all to soup.
9. Now add the cubed pork.
10. Cook 30 minutes and remove the lime rind.
11. After 2 hours add milk and simmer 2 more hours until the beans and meat are tender.
12. Serve with dollop of sour cream and chopped green onion.

Reviews

[Janine M.]

Great recipe! This might just be the best black bean soup I’ve ever made. I did make a few changes, based on my own preferences and what I had on hand: I halved the recipe, used two cans of black beans, added about a half cup of finely chopped bell pepper, used a couple of leftover pork chops, and did not add the milk. I also did not have a lime, so I used half an orange. We added plain Greek yogurt at the table to taste in lieu of sour cream. Served with garlic bread, this made a great meal.

 

[BtNugget]

Good, flavorful soup....almost like a chili. Perfect for a cold day. I left out the milk, and it was still really good.

 

[FLUFFSTER]

This has great flavor, and I think I detect a little Cuban influence! I love black beans, hubby does not, but will eat them when threatened LOL! Seriously, it's a great soup, and it doubles fine, and I freeze some as well. Thanks K-Jon for a great recipe!