~ one pot tasty pork chili soup ~

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Sep 29, 2016

An awesomely delicious chili type soup that I developed and the family adored. Layers and layers of flavor & its even better the next day. So easy too! Make it your own, by using what you have in your pantry, adjust seasonings to your liking, but what I used was so tasty! Enjoy!!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground pork
  • Salt - and pepper for seasoning meat
  • 2 stalks celery plus leaves, chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper - seeded and chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 - 2 cans drained and rinsed dark red kidney beans
  • 3/4 cup orzo pasta or another small pasta
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1- 32 ounces can plum tomatoes in juice with basil - squeezed between fingers into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon each - garlic salt, dried oregano, cumin, basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed and cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 11/2 tablespoons chili powder or to taste

How To Make ~ one pot tasty pork chili soup ~

  • Step 1
    In a Dutch oven, over med heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, when hot crumble in the pork. Salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink, stirring often.
  • Step 2
    Add onion, celery, red pepper and garlic, toss with meat and cook until veggies begin softening.
  • Step 3
    Add the tomatoes and juice, tomato paste, beef broth, 1 tsp beef base, cumin, oregano, basil, chili powder, cinnamon, celery seed, brown sugar, garlic salt, orzo and beans. Stir to combine.
  • Step 4
    Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and remain cooking for 40 - 45 minutes or until pasta is tender and soup has thickened some.
  • Step 5
    I served with grated hot Pepper Jack cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Delicious!

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Category: Other Soups
Keyword: #delicious
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #chili
Ingredient: Pork
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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