In the heart of the southwestern United States, where the flavors of Mexican and Native American cuisine dance together, there lies a culinary gem waiting to be discovered: southwestern pork and squash soup. This hearty and flavorful soup is an explosion of taste that will transport you to the vibrant lands of the Southwest. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new adventure, this article will guide you on a culinary journey to create the perfect southwestern pork and squash soup, filled with tender pork, sweet squash, and an array of spices that will tantalize your taste buds.
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SOUTHWESTERN PORK AND SQUASH SOUP
I adapted a pork and squash stew recipe, using tomatoes and Southwestern-style seasonings. My husband and sons loved it, and the leftovers were even better the next day! Try it with fresh corn muffins. -Molly Newman, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown pork and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWESTERN WINTER SQUASH SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Rub all over with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season the cut sides with salt and pepper. Arrange cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast until very tender, about 30 minutes (a fork should easily pierce the skin). Set aside until cool enough to handle, then scoop out the squash into a bowl and discard the skin.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the tortilla pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the carrots, red onion, chile, garlic, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onion has softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the roasted squash, broth and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the carrots are very tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth; return to the pot. (Or puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender.) Add up to 1 cup water if the soup is too thick and reheat if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 299 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 10 grams
SOUTHWESTERN PORK AND SQUASH SOUP
I adapted a pork and squash stew recipe, using tomatoes and southwestern-style seasonings. My husband and sons loved it, and the leftovers were even better the next day! Try it with fresh corn muffins. -Molly Newman, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown pork and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWESTERN PORK SOUP (FOR CROCK POT)
This is a great soup, so flavorful and so easy. Even though the avocado, lime juice and cilantro are "garnishes," the flavor of the lime and the cilantro especially is very key to the balance of flavors. This is good enough for company, really yummy. I think you probably could get away with using chicken meat in this too, although I tried this using the pork. Another find from the Robin Miller show, with my adjustments.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Pork
Time 6h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In the bottom of a slow cooker, combine pork, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (measuring both the salt and pepper with real measuring spoons, leveled).
- Stir to combine.
- Add broth, tomatoes, and beans, cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, test for seasonings, then ladle soup into bowls and top with avocado, some cilantro, and a squirt or two of lime juice over each serving.
- Serve with some chips and a sprinkling of cheese too if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 36.9, Sodium 233, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 20.6
SOUTHWESTERN SQUASH SOUP
This recipe is the perfect soup for a cool winter night. To spice things up even more, add one finely-chopped canned chipotle pepper before you puree the soup.-David Collin, Martinez, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add cumin and coriander; toss to coat. Add sweet potatoes, squash, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool slightly. puree in small batches in a blender until smooth; return all to the pan. Add cream; heat through. If desired, season with cayenne pepper and garnish with nutmeg and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 829mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SOUTHWESTERN SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE
A Southwestern turn on the basic baked squash casserole. Our pattypan squash came in like great guns this season, and I have deemed it the "Forrest Gump" of the squash community, due to its versatility--steamed, broiled, grilled, sauteed, stir-fried, baked, eaten raw ... well, you get the idea.
Provided by Kathie Johnson-Giuliani
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Add corn, cover, and return to a boil. Cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, remove kernels with a sharp knife, and discard cob.
- While corn is cooking, remove stems from squash, cut into chunks, and remove and discard seeds.
- Place corn, squash, mixed vegetables, onion, and jalapeno pepper into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add olive oil and seasoning blend, close the bag, and toss until vegetables are well coated.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chorizo in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel lined plate.
- Meanwhile, arrange a single layer of chips in the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Crush remaining chips until you have 3 1/2 cups; set aside.
- Combine 1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese, mayonnaise, evaporated milk, eggs, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Stir in vegetables and toss well. Add 2 cups crushed chips and toss again until well mixed. Stir in cooked chorizo until blended, and pour into the pan on top of the chips.
- Combine remaining 1 1/2 cups of chips with remaining 1 cup Mexican cheese in a small bowl. Sprinkle across top of casserole. Cover with aluminum foil and place pan on a rimmed baking sheet to catch drippings.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until top is browning and bubbling, about 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 561.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
SOUTHWESTERN PORK SOUP
A simple broth-based soup is packed with pork, beans and just the right amount of spice.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 3-quart nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add onions, chili and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute.
- Add broth and beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center. Stir in cilantro and parsley; cook until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose the right type of squash: This recipe works best with butternut squash or kabocha squash. These squashes have a sweet, nutty flavor that pairs well with the pork and spices in the soup.
- Roast the squash before adding it to the soup: Roasting the squash intensifies its flavor and gives it a slightly caramelized texture.
- Use a variety of spices: The spices in this soup are what give it its Southwestern flavor. Be sure to use a good quality chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
- Don't be afraid to add some heat: If you like spicy soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeño pepper.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for this soup include shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
Conclusion:
This Southwestern pork and squash soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold night. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new soup recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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