pork & bean soup with kale & mushrooms

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beulah, MI
Updated on Feb 26, 2018

The best part of soup is the broth. By using smoked pork neck bones gives the broth a great smoky flavor. Cooking it long and slow brings out so much flavor that you don't need a bunch of other ingredients when putting the soup together to have awesome broth soup.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 13 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 10 to 12

Ingredients

  • FOR THE PORK & BROTH
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 pound smoked pork neck bones
  • 28 ounces can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 cups cream sherry
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 10 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large onions halved
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon each coriander and all spice
  • 3 - bay leaves
  • SOUP
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cups kale cleaned and chopped
  • 3 - 15 oz cans black beans
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • - salt to taste

How To Make pork & bean soup with kale & mushrooms

  • Step 1
    For the Pork & Broth Place all ingredients for Pork and broth in a large slow cooker. Place on low and cook 12 hours. Remove the pork and shred with a fork. Strain the broth through a cheese cloth to get all the grit out. Discard all the solids. Add the broth to a large Dutch oven add the water and place over med high heat on stovetop. Bring to a simmer.
  • Step 2
    While simmering the broth add oil to saucepan and saute the onions, garlic and mushrooms until mushrooms have given up their moisture and onions are softened. Add to pot with the shredded pork.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the kale and black beans. Add brown sugar and cook simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt. Serve

Discover More

Category: Bean Soups
Ingredient: Pork
Culture: American

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