Tomato soup with pork
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. I really enjoy various versions of tomato soup and cook them all year round. But as a man, I prefer not just plain soups without additions, but rich, thick soups with meat. The recipe for tomato soup with pork is simple, yet the soup turns out to be filling, delicious, and very aromatic. Now, having read this simple recipe, you'll know how to make it too. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place a piece of pork in water and put it on the stove over medium or high heat. Wait for the water to boil, then add a whole peeled onion with cloves and a bay leaf. Cook until the meat becomes tender, approximately 1 hour.
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Step 2
Then remove the meat, onion, and cloves from the pot, strain the broth, and return it to the stove to bring back to a boil.
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Step 3
Peel the potatoes, cut them into small cubes, and add them to the boiling broth.
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Step 4
Finely chopped onion and garlic should be sautéed in vegetable oil until soft.
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Step 5
Cut the seeded and washed sweet pepper into small cubes and add to the pan with the onion and garlic.
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Step 6
Peel the carrot and grate it finely, then add it to the vegetables in the frying pan.
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Step 7
Now it's time to transfer the mashed tomatoes together with their juice to the skillet. Mix well and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes.
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Step 8
While the vegetables are simmering, cut the meat into small pieces, add it to the broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 9
Transfer the vegetables from the skillet to a pot, bring the soup to a boil, then remove it from the heat. Let the soup steep for about 15–20 minutes, then serve it garnished with fresh herbs.