No Bake Pork Soup

This comforting "No Bake" Pork Soup is a classic American-style dish that relies on slow simmering rather than an oven. The base is built from rich pork bones or ham hocks, which infuse the broth with deep savory flavor and gelatin. Combined with a medley of dried beans (calico mix), stewed tomatoes, onions, celery, and garlic, it creates a thick, hearty stew perfect for cold weather. The addition of chili powder and herbs adds a gentle warmth without overwhelming heat. It is a frugal, nutritious meal that improves as it sits, making it excellent for meal prep. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 3

Calories: 480.8

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This comforting "No Bake" Pork Soup is a classic American-style dish that relies on slow simmering rather than an oven. The base is built from rich pork bones or ham hocks, which infuse the broth with deep savory flavor and gelatin. Combined with a medley of dried beans (calico mix), stewed tomatoes, onions, celery, and garlic, it creates a thick, hearty stew perfect for cold weather. The addition of chili powder and herbs adds a gentle warmth without overwhelming heat. It is a frugal, nutritious meal that improves as it sits, making it excellent for meal prep. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.

Ingredients

2 Cups calico bean soup mix (see Note 1)
3 Quarts of water
1 Quart stewed tomatoes
2 Large onions, chopped
4 Celery ribs, chopped
2 Cloves of garlic
1 Teaspoon. of chili powder (see Note 2)

Directions

1
Rinse the dried beans thoroughly under cold water and soak them in plenty of cold water overnight.
2
Drain the soaked beans and place them in an 8-quart stockpot along with 3 quarts of water and pork bones or ham hocks.
3
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and cover.
4
Simmer gently for 3 hours, adding more water as needed to keep the beans submerged.
5
Remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool slightly; discard the bones and skim off any solidified fat from the surface.
6
Add the chopped onions, celery, garlic, stewed tomatoes, chili powder, and any other seasonings to the pot.
7
Return to a simmer over low heat, cover, and cook for another 1.5 hours until the beans are tender and the soup is thick.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3 quarts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 480.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.9g30%
Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1518.1mg64%
Total Carbohydrate 72.2g25%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g36%
Sugars 32.7g
Protein 7.0g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: soup, pork, beans, calico, slow-cooked, comfort food, tomato, onion, celery, garlic, chili powder, broth, hearty, winter, vegan, vegetarian, homemade, simmers, rustic, meal prep

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