Easy Pork And Potato Soup Recipe from Spain

Andalusia is the home for some of the best easy pork soup recipes, but sometimes it might be hard to know where to start, and how to properly make them at home.

Thankfully, we have you covered with dozens of articles featuring Spanish soup recipes, and in this one, the pork and potato soup – one of the easiest pork recipes – takes the spotlight.

Keep scrolling down and learn everything there is to know about this fantastic dish: from the step-by-step recipe to ingredient replacements and how to store and serve the marvelous soup.

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Background of the Dish

Although there isn’t an exact date for the origin of this soup, it is famous for showcasing the agricultural abundance of the Andalusian region, where potatoes, along with pork, have long been integral ingredients in many dishes.

Pork and potato soup embodies a simple way of providing a meal that’s both nourishment and has the ability to bring people together around the table: two key elements in Spanish cuisine.

Today, it remains a beloved dish in Spanish households and is often enjoyed as a comforting meal during the colder months, but you can enjoy it all year round.

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Things You’ll Need for Pork And Potato Soup

To make one of the best Spanish soup recipes you will need potatoes, pork loin, vegetable (or chicken) broth, heavy cream, onion, garlic cloves, and olive oil as the main ingredients.

The only equipment needed to prepare this pork and potato soup is a large pot, no need for fancy gadgets or complicated kitchen tools.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) pork loin, cut into small cubes
• 4 potatoes
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 6 cups (1.5l) chicken or vegetable broth
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

How to Make Pork And Potato Soup – Step by Step Guide

1. For the first step in this Spanish potato soup recipe, you have to prepare the veggies. For that, wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into bite-sized squares. Peel and chop the onion into small pieces and mince the garlic cloves. Set them aside.

2. After that, pat the pork loin dry with kitchen paper, and remove any inedible parts or excess fat. Cut it into cubes and set aside.

3. Then, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork cubes and sear them on all sides. Once the pork gets a golden color, remove the pork from the pot and set aside.

4. Still using the same pot (to take advantage of that leftover pork fat and olive oil), add diced onion and minced garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent and fragrant.

5. To continue with this pork soup recipe, add diced potatoes to the pot along with dried thyme and rosemary. Stir to combine and cook for a few minutes until the potatoes start to soften slightly.

6. Now, return the seared pork to the pot. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Season the pork and potato soup with salt and pepper according to your taste.

7. You can now bring the potato and pork soup to a simmer and let it cook for about 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the pork is fully cooked through.

8. After the potatoes get a tender texture, stir in the heavy cream. Let the Spanish potato soup simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.

9. To finish this Spanish soup recipe, do a taste test and adjust the seasoning if needed. Now, serve the pork and potato soup hot, optionally garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Substitution of Ingredients

The pork and potato soup stands out from other Spanish soups recipes because it is easy to make and it calls for ingredients that are available at any store worldwide.

If you want to make some changes, you can add more vegetables like carrots, celery, peas, or corn for added color, texture, and nutritional value. 

Besides that, you can prepare this Spanish pork soup with a hint of smokiness by adding a small amount of smoked paprika or chipotle peppers. 

Similar to other soups with pork, you could replace this meat with a different one, such as oxtail, lamb, chicken, or even turkey, to create variations of this delicious and comforting dish.

If you have any leftover pork from other Spanish pork recipes, such as the Spanish pork chops or the Spanish pork skewers recipe, you can cut that cooked meat and use it for this soup (add it in the last 10 minutes of cooking).

Tips on Serving Pork And Potato Soup

The pork and potato soup is one of the most famous traditional Spanish pork dishes that you can find because it can be served as a main dish or as a starter, depending on the portion size, making it suitable for various occasions, 

Feel free to draw inspiration from other authentic Spanish soup recipes, like the Spanish bacon bean soup and the Spanish bean soup with chorizo, and top this soup with cooked and chopped bacon or chorizo, for a full Andalusian dish.

To make this pork and potato soup more filling, without adding more meat, you can do like the glass noodle soup and add a portion of your favorite cooked noodles or pasta.

Lastly, there is nothing better than to top this soup with a generous amount of grated parmesan or manchego cheese, elevating the dish to a whole new level of deliciousness. 

How to Store Pork And Potato Soup

Once you finish making this recipe for Spanish soup, allow the dish to cool to room temperature -which should take from 30 to 60 minutes- and then place it in a covered container.

After that, you will be able to store your pork and potato soup for up to 3 days in the fridge and 45 days in the freezer, preserving its original flavor and texture (if something seems off, then it is better to avoid consuming it).

In the same way as other pork soup recipes, we highly recommend reheating this soup on the stovetop over medium heat. Utilizing the stovetop ensures that the soup is gently warmed throughout without risking overcooking the meat.

Some other regular or pork recipes from Spain that you can make and store for later are the Spanish pork stew, the Spanish chorizo stew, and the Spanish baked bean soup.

Recipe Card: Pork And Potato Soup

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