Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork Recipe

Name: Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Cabbage; Chicken Broth; 1 (14.5 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes (undrained); Celery Ribs; Diced Tomatoes; Garlic Cloves; 1 medium onion (chopped); Carrot; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 ounces thinly sliced pork (or substitute with 4 ounces of thinly sliced firm tofu for vegetarian option); Pam Cooking Spray

Craving authentic Mexican flavors in Japan? This recipe delivers! Inspired by a Japanese kitchen, this Spicy Vegetable Soup cleverly adapts classic Mexican tastes using readily available Japanese ingredients. We've substituted familiar vegetables with their Japanese equivalents, incorporated imported Rotel tomatoes, and utilized Swanson chicken broth to create a surprisingly delicious result. The unique use of paper-thin pork (easily achievable by partially freezing a pork chop before slicing) ensures quick cooking. Feel free to load up on your favorite veggies – green beans, zucchini, and more are welcome! Completely vegetarian? Simply skip the pork!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 144.4 kcal

Protein 22g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork

Cabbage
Chicken Broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes (undrained)
Celery Ribs
Diced Tomatoes
Garlic Cloves
1 medium onion (chopped)
Carrot
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces thinly sliced pork (or substitute with 4 ounces of thinly sliced firm tofu for vegetarian option)
Pam Cooking Spray

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How to Make Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork

Spray a large soup pot with cooking spray.
Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 medium onion (chopped), and 2 medium carrots (diced). Sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes (undrained), 4 cups Swanson chicken broth, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add 4 ounces thinly sliced pork (or substitute with 4 ounces of thinly sliced firm tofu for vegetarian option). Stir well.
Continue to simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the pork (or tofu) to cook thoroughly.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

Carbs

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Starters Soups, Stews & Chilis Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Side Dishes Pork Recipes Vegetarian Proteins Asian Japanese The Americas American Mexican Healthy Vegetarian

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