Happy Saturday! I’m sure by the time most of you read this, I’ll be well into my FTCE K-6 Test. Please, please, please send positive vibes my way this morning. I need to pass this test the first time so I can get a “real” teaching job for next year. I’ve studied all I can, so now it’s time for me to show that computer-generated test who’s boss!
I thought I’d share a really easy and incredibly flavorful soup recipe with you. Do you like curry? I know that it’s a very distinct flavor, and it’s not for everyone. The Duke and I love curry, especially Thai curries (usually green or red with coconut milk). This Curried Pork Soup comes from none other than Ms. Paula Deen, and is more of an Indian-type curry. Can you believe it doesn’t have a single drop of butter?? No heavy cream, either. I didn’t know Paula was capable of making a healthy dish. I tweaked her original recipe slightly to fit my tastes.
The best part of this stew is the potatoes that soak up all of the spicy curry broth. You could easily use turkey, or omit the meat entirely for a delicious vegetarian soup. They sky’s the limit! It’s important to note, however, that ground pork is actually very lean.
Curried Pork Stew
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground pork
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 (14 oz) cans low sodium beef broth
- 4 cups fresh diced sweet potatoes
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 – 2 ½ tsp. red curry powder (adjust according to your taste)
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork, garlic salt and pepper, and cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally to break up meat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook for fiver more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add beef broth, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, curry powder and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Adjust as need with salt, curry powder and pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Makes about 8 servings
Mmmm…curry brothy goodness!
Even if you don’t think you like curry, I encourage you to try this soup. The curry is mild, yet very flavorful and comforting. It’s sure to warm the soul on a cold Winter night. Have a fabulous Saturday!! The Duchess
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