Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork Recipe

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
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Ingredients for Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork

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How to Make Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork

  1. Spray a large soup pot with cooking spray.
  2. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 medium onion (chopped), and 2 medium carrots (diced). Sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
  3. 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.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  5. Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add 4 ounces thinly sliced pork (or substitute with 4 ounces of thinly sliced firm tofu for vegetarian option). Stir well.
  7. Continue to simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the pork (or tofu) to cook thoroughly.
  8. 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

4g

Carbs

6g

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork?

Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork?

Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork has approximately 144.4 calories per serving, with about 22 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork?

The key ingredients for Spicy Vegetable Soup With Or Without Pork are Cabbage, Chicken Broth, Rotel Tomatoes, Celery Ribs, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic Cloves. See the full list with measurements above.

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