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Easy Spring Pork Sheet Pan Soup

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A quick and flavorful spring soup featuring roasted pork shoulder and fresh seasonal vegetables, all cooked on one sheet pan for easy cleanup and rich broth.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 8 oz)
  • 1 cup baby carrots, peeled (about 130 g)
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the pork shoulder cubes dry with paper towels. Toss them in 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper, coating evenly.
  3. Arrange pork cubes, halved baby potatoes, diced onions, and baby carrots evenly on a rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle minced garlic and fresh thyme sprigs on top. Toss gently to coat everything.
  4. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through to brown evenly. Look for golden edges on pork and tender veggies.
  5. After 25 minutes, add asparagus pieces to the sheet pan and roast together for another 5-7 minutes until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  6. Transfer roasted pork and veggies to a large pot or Dutch oven, pouring any pan juices over them.
  7. Add chicken broth to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice if using.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme or parsley if desired.

Notes

Pat pork dry before roasting to ensure browning. High oven heat caramelizes pork and veggies for richer flavor. Add asparagus late to keep it crisp-tender. Use gluten-free broth for gluten-free option. Pork tenderloin can be substituted but reduces roasting time to 15-20 minutes.

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