Pea Soup and Pork Chops

Name: Pea Soup and Pork Chops
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 pork chops, cut in small pieces; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 cup peas, washed; 1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and cut in rounds; 4 cups vegetable broth; Salt and pepper, to taste; Cilantro leaves (optional)

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Prep 8 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 4

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Green pea soup with pork chops reminds me of my childhood, since my mom used to prepare this meal frequently. One thing's for sure: the pea soup is satisfying. Just one serving hits the spot! You can add other veggies, but with just 5 ingredients and a few minutes, you can offer your family a deliciosa meal. ¡Buen provecho!

by Oriana Romero

Updated Sep 10, 2015

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Ingredients

4 pork chops, cut in small pieces
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup peas, washed
1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and cut in rounds
4 cups vegetable broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions

1

In a medium-sized pot over medium heat, lightly fry the pieces of pork until golden brown, for approximately 3-5 minutes. Add the onion and let cook until the onion is transparent.
2

Add the peas, carrots and vegetable broth; mix well. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if necessary.
3

Reduce the heat to low, cover and let cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until the peas have softened. Remove from heat.
4

Garnish with chopped cilantro, if you wish, and serve hot.

Expert Tips

tip 1
If you're using smoked pork chops, add the bones to the soup to give it more sabor. Remove the bones before serving.

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Green pea soup with pork chops reminds me of my childhood, since my mom used to prepare this meal frequently. One thing's for sure: the pea soup is satisfying. Just one serving hits the spot! You can add other veggies, but with just 5 ingredients and a few minutes, you can offer your family a deliciosa meal. ¡Buen provecho!