Ginger Pork, Apple, and Carrot Soup
This slow-simmered soup combines lean protein with fiber-rich apples and carrots, naturally sweetened and infused with warming ginger.
Ingredients
Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (8 servings), not per serving.
- 1 pound lean pork, cut into chunks · 792 kcal in the whole recipe
- 4 medium apples, cored and quartered (with skin) · 317 kcal in the whole recipe
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks · 99 kcal in the whole recipe
- 1 teaspoon dried orange peel (optional)
- 4 slices fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 20 cups water
Method
In a large pot, combine the pork, apples, carrots, orange peel, ginger, salt, and water.

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 3 to 4 hours, until the liquid reduces to about 8 cups.

Skim any excess fat from the surface, ladle into bowls, and serve warm.

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Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.
Nutrition per serving
151 kcal · 13 g protein · 18 g carbs · 3 g fat
On the plate: Red meat, Fruit, Vegetables
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