MEXICAN PORK SOUP

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This is one of my very favorite soups. I always make it for my extremely picky dad when I visit. He loves it, too! I always use corn when I make it since I don't like hominy. It freezes well also.

Provided by Punky Julster

Categories     Pork

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces lean boneless pork
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth, about 2 cans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons crushed dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can yellow hominy, drained or 10 ounces frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 cup sliced carrot
shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim fat from pork.
  • Cut pork into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a large saucepan heat oil.
  • Brown pork, half at a time, in hot oil over medium-high heat.
  • Remove pork from saucepan; set aside.
  • Add onion and garlic to drippings in pan.
  • Cook over medium heat until tender.
  • Drain fat and return all pork to saucepan.
  • Stir in broth, undrained tomatoes, oregano, cumin and black pepper.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 1 hours
  • Stir in hominy, carrots, and celery.
  • Return to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 - 30 min more or until vegetables are tender.
  • Garnish with shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.2, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 852.6, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 17.6

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