Leftover Pork Chop Soup Recipe

A white bowl of cozy Leftover Pork Chop Soup with diced zucchini, potatoes, and celery, served on a plate with round crackers.

This hearty and delicious Leftover Pork Chop Soup is the perfect way to use up extra pork chops in a comforting, one-pot meal. Tender pieces of pork are simmered with savory broth, vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery, and flavorful herbs for a cozy dish that warms you from the inside out. It’s a simple and budget-friendly way to stretch leftovers into a new family favorite. Great with crusty bread or crackers, this soup makes dinner easy and satisfying without any waste.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword leftover pork, leftover pork chop soup, leftover pork chops, soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 257kcal

Author Christina

Ingredients

2 cooked pork chops diced or shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 carrots peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks sliced
1 large potato peeled and diced
1 zucchini chopped (optional)
1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 c cooked rice, noodles, or beans for added heartiness optional

Instructions

Start by prepping your vegetables and cutting up the leftover pork chops. Having everything ready makes the process smoother and quicker.
In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and the onions are translucent.
Next, stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add in the potatoes and zucchini if using, and stir everything together. Pour in the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the diced pork, corn, and seasonings. Simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the pork to heat through. If you want to add rice, noodles, or beans, stir them in at this point and cook until warmed.

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