CZECH PORK SOUP

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Another soup recipe from *Stroganov to Strudel* (Great Traditional Cooking From Germany, Austria, Hungary & the Czech Republic) - Thanks to my great-uncle Emil (Placek) who married my great-aunt Loretta (Sullivan), my Irish family was exposed to & I grew up loving the Czech cuisine. Soups like this easy-fix + a salad made from their garden of plenty are fond memories of my childhood (Like most soups, time is almost all cook time, but I also allowed 10 min for ingredient prep). *Enjoy* !

Provided by twissis

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces pork shoulder or 12 ounces pork tenderloin, lean & cut into 1/2-in cubes
1 large onion (finely sliced)
2/3 cup carrot (finely diced)
3 garlic cloves (crushed)
6 1/4 cups water or 6 1/4 cups de-fatted pork stock
2 teaspoons fresh marjoram (chopped)
6 tablespoons long-grain rice (cooked, See note below) or 6 tablespoons pearl barley (cooked, See note below)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
sour cream, a dollop to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the pork cubes, onion, carrot & garlic in a lrg pan. Add water (or stock if using).
  • Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hrs till meat is tender.
  • Skim (if necessary) b4 adding marjoram. Season w/salt & pepper to taste pref & simmer for a further 5-10 minutes.
  • TO SERVE: Place rice (or barley if using) in serving bowls & ladle the soup over it. In true Czech tradition, garnish w/a dollop of sour cream as desired. Just too easy, isn't it?.
  • NOTE: This *Cooks Tip* was noted: "For a more substantial soup, dbl the amt of rice (or barley).".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.4, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 60.9, Sodium 84.3, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 16.7

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