Easy One Pot Left Over Carnitas Soup with Black Beans -

Bowl of carnitas soup; lime slices; slice of focaccia.

Easy One Pot Left Over Carnitas Soup with Black Beans

Tender shredded pork with sauteed vegetables in a creamy, spicy broth.

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Main Course

Keyword: carnitas, leftovers, poblano

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 25

Servings: people

Calories: 304kcal

Author: Candace Bourzac

Ingredients

3 cups carnitas
2 15 ounce cans black beans
1 15 ounce can corn
1 poblano
1 cup chopped onion
1 serrano pepper, minced
5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sumac
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Chop the onion, poblano and serrano. Drain the cans of beans and rinse them in a colander to remove the salt. Let them drain in the sink.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large stock pot over medium heat. Saute until soft and translucent. Add another tablespoon of olive oil, then add the 3 cups of carnitas. Mix in with the vegetables and saute for 30 seconds, scraping the crispy bits from the bottom.
Add the beans and corn to the pot, stir in with everything else.
Add the 5 cups of broth and 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir to incorporate.
Add the 2 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 teaspoon sumac, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and 1 teaspoon lime zest. Stir to incorporate. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir intermittently, ensuring nothing sticks to the bottom. I use a wooden spoon to smash some of the beans on the side of the pot to help thicken up the soup a bit. Not too many as it's not a thick soup.
Once the soup is done, enjoy topped with sour cream, cheese, cilantro, or even some crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
I do not recommend freezing this soup.
Poblano peppers release capsaicin when sauteed. If this bothers you, you can microwave it instead to soften it.

The nutrition information listed is for comparison purposes only and may vary based on individual cooking styles and measurements. The nutritional information calculated uses a third-party algorithm. Please consult a health professional for any nutrition guidance.

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