5-Ingredient Carnitas Soup
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(25)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 3–4 cups carnitas (made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot)
- 2 cups (16 ounces) salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- optional toppings: fresh arugula, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, sliced jalapeños (or serranos) and/or grated pepperjack cheese
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Chef’s notes
The key ingredient is salsa verde, which seasons the entire soup. Use store-bought or homemade salsa verde, and customize the heat level to taste.
Top with fresh baby arugula, avocado, and cilantro for added flavor.