Are you in search of a flavorful and satisfying soup that combines the smoky richness of pork with the hearty comfort of white beans and a medley of vegetables? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate smoked pork white bean and vegetable soup. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of slow-cooking, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions and invaluable tips to ensure that every spoonful bursts with flavor. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will empower you to prepare a delectable soup that will warm your heart and impress your taste buds.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PENNE WITH WHITE BEANS AND SMOKED PORK
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sage and cook until the garlic is light golden and the sage is wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the onion, celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Add the pork, beans with their liquid and the chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the pasta and 1/2 cup cooking water to the bean mixture. Stir to combine, adding more cooking water as needed to thin the broth. Season with salt and stir in the parsley. Divide among bowls, drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper.
HEARTY PORK BEAN SOUP
It's wonderful to come home to this pork bean soup dinner simmering away in a slow cooker, especially on a busy weeknight. This soup uses dried beans and is simple to throw together in the morning before work. When you get home, just add a few more ingredients, and in half an hour dinner is ready! Do not put the tomatoes in for the first 8 hours of cooking, or the beans will not become soft. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 6h40m
Yield 12 servings (4 quarts)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place beans in a large bowl; add cool water to cover. Soak 5 hours or overnight. Drain beans, discarding water; rinse with cool water., In a 6-qt. slow cooker, layer beans, onions, carrots, celery and pork. Add seasonings, broth and ale. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until beans and pork are tender. , Remove pork; shred with 2 forks. Stir in tomatoes, spinach and salt. Return pork to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SMOKED HAM, BARLEY, AND VEGETABLE SOUP
Steps:
- Bring broth and ham hocks to boil in large pot. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes. Add diced potatoes, tomatoes with juices, onion, carrots, celery, barley, and oregano. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until meat and barley are tender, about 1 hour.
- Using tongs, remove ham hocks from soup. Cut meat off bones and chop coarsely. Return meat to soup; discard bones. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Add green beans; simmer until beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
SMOKED PORK, WHITE BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUP
Thrown together with what I had on hand this miserably rainy, perfect for cooking a big pot of soup, Sunday. Good enough to write down...
Provided by Kyle Newton
Categories Clear Soup
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot and add bacon until it's crisp, not burned. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add onion, carrot and celery to pot and cook over medium heat to soften, not brown about 5 minutes or more. Add garlic, rosemary, thyme, ground pepper and stir for about a minute until garlic is fragrant.
- Add potato, cabbage, beans and pork, stir and cook for a minute or two and then add water -I add a lot but if you want it to be more stewy than soupy, don't add as much.
- Turn heat to high and bring to boil, turn down to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until your vegetables are cooked. Take off heat and add salt 1/4 teaspoon at a time, stirring after adding and tasting until it's seasoned.
SMOKED SAUSAGE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 11h25m
Yield about 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak beans in cold water to cover, overnight (8 to12 hours). Drain beans and rinse well.
- In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and saute for 5 to 6 minutes, or until browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and reserve. Add the onions and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, an additional minute.
- Add the browned sausage back to the stockpot. Stir in the beans, bay leaves, and thyme. Add the chicken stock, water, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and cook, partially covered for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Skim off any fat, as necessary, if desired. (The cook time may vary depending on the beans, but they should be tender and falling apart when finished.)
- Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, if needed. Using a potato masher or the flat side of a spoon, gently mash the beans against the bottom and sides of the stockpot, leaving some of the beans whole and some mashed. Continue to simmer the soup for 30 minutes, uncovered, or until desired consistency.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Serve hot, with crusty bread slices.
WHITE BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUP
Steps:
- In a heavy kettle cook the salt pork over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is crisp, transfer the cracklings with a slotted spoon to paper towels, and reserve them. In the fat remaining in the kettle cook the onion, the garlic, the bay leaf, and the rosemary, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the celery, the carrots, the turnips, the potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces, the beans, 4 cups of the broth, and 6 cups water, and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Stir in the spinach is cooked, and stir in the wine, the additional broth or water to thin the soup to the desired consistency, and salt and pepper to taste. Discard the bay leaf, simmer the soup, stirring, for 5 minutes, and serve it sprinkled with the Parmesan and the cracklings if desired.
- To Quick Soak dried beans:
- In a colander rinse the beans under cold water and discard any discolored ones. In a kettle combine the beans with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and boil the beans for 2 minutes. Remove the kettle from the heat and let the beans soak, covered, for 1 hour.
Tips:
- For a smoky flavor, use smoked pork hocks or smoked ham bones.
- Add a variety of vegetables to your soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and green beans.
- Use canned or dried white beans in your soup. If using dried beans, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
- Season your soup with salt, pepper, garlic, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Smoked pork and white bean soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try.
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