Tomato Potato Pork Bone Soup
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Tomato Potato Pork Bone Soup
Description
Starting with pork bones, tomatoes, and potatoes, the soup is cooked by simmering all ingredients together, either under high pressure in an Instant Pot or slowly on the stovetop. The use of fresh medium-sized tomatoes provides a tangy brightness, while peeled potatoes add texture and subtle starchiness to the broth. Pork bones contribute depth and body, releasing flavor and collagen during the long cooking process.
The resulting soup has a rich, savory flavor with a light tomato tang and tender chunks of potato. The broth is clarified of excess fat using a strainer after cooking. Salt is added to taste, allowing for personalized seasoning. Served warm, this soup works well as a nourishing starter or light meal especially during cooler weather.
The notes mention that some prefer boiling bones initially to remove fat and impurities, but this recipe opts for washing with hot water and removing fat after cooking. When making on the stovetop, increasing water and extending simmer time helps enhance flavor development.
Ingredients
- 5 tomato Medium size, the best to use home grow tomatoes
- 3 potato Medium size
- 1.5 pounds pork bones (3 pieces)
- 6 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt (Remember to add salt to your taste)
Instructions
INSTANT POT:
- First, wash and cut 5 medium sized tomatoes into pieces.
- Wash and peel 3 medium sized potatoes and cut it into chunks.
- Then, put 1.5 pounds of pork bones (3 pieces) into the instant pot.
- Next, put the cut tomatoes and potatoes from step 1 and 2. Then, pour 6 cups of water into an instant pot pressure cooker. Cover the lid, close the vent and push the button manual for 60 minutes at high pressure and natural release.
- When the soup is done, use a strainer to remove excess fat. Then, add ¼ teaspoon of salt and mix it well. (Remember to add salt to your taste.)
TOP STOVE:
- First, wash and cut 5 medium sized tomatoes into pieces.
- Wash and peel 3 medium sized potatoes and cut it into chunks.
- Then, put 1.5 pounds of pork bones (3 pieces) into the pot.
- Next, put the cut tomatoes and potatoes from step 1 and 2. Then, pour 8 cups of water into the pot. Cover the lid, turn on fire to medium high until it boils. Then, turn the fire to medium low and simmer for 90 minutes.
- When the soup is done, use a strainer to remove excess fat. Then, add ¼ teaspoon of salt and mix it well. (Remember to add salt to your taste.)
Notes
- Rinse pork bones with hot water to clean before cooking instead of pre-boiling for convenience.
- Remove excess fat from the soup after cooking using a strainer for a cleaner broth.
- Adjust salt at the end according to taste preference.
- For stovetop preparation, use 8 cups of water total and simmer on medium-low for about 90 minutes for optimal flavor extraction.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 854IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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