Pork And Pink Bean Soup With Corn Muffin Croutons Recipe 435

PORK AND PINK BEAN SOUP WITH CORN MUFFIN CROUTONS RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°. In a medium saucepan, cook the bacon strips over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer the crispy bacon to a plate and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the saucepan. Add the onion and garlic to the fat in the saucepan and cook, stirring, until they are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and maple syrup and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until thick, about 3 minutes. Add the pink beans and their liquid and cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bacon strips, season lightly with salt and cayenne pepper and simmer the soup over moderate heat until thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, spread the corn muffin cubes on a small baking sheet and bake for 7 to 8 minutes, until they are golden and crisp. Let the corn muffin croutons cool slightly. Ladle the soup into deep bowls, garnish with the corn muffin croutons and chopped scallions and serve.

BBQ PORK-STUFFED CORN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Line muffin tin with paper baking cups. Spray each cup with cooking spray.
• Stir together muffin mix, egg, milk, and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese in a bowl until combined.
• Fill muffin cups halfway with batter.
• Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of pulled pork to each cup.
• Top with remaining batter.
• Use the remaining 1/4 of shredded cheese to top each muffin.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

CORNBREAD CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Grease or spray cookie sheet. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except chili, stirring until just combined. Pour onto cookie sheet, spreading into thin layer.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Cool about 2 minutes, and cut into 1-inch squares in pan. Using spatula, separate squares.
• Bake about 5 minutes longer or until croutons are crusty and golden brown. Serve with chili.

HEARTY PORK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place beans in a large bowl; add cool water to cover. Soak 5 hours or overnight. Drain beans, discarding water; rinse with cool water., In a 6-qt. slow cooker, layer beans, onions, carrots, celery and pork. Add seasonings, broth and ale. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until beans and pork are tender. , Remove pork; shred with 2 forks. Stir in tomatoes, spinach and salt. Return pork to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

PINK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse the beans, checking for stones and debris.
• Soak beans overnight.
• Saute bacon until crisp, drain.
• Add carrots, celery, onions and garlic to bacon grease.
• Saute 5-10minutes.
• Drain beans.
• Put in bean soup pot along with carrots, celery, onions and garlic.
• Add the cooked bacon.
• Add the ham hock, tomato sauce and water.
• Bring to a boil, turn the heat down and simmer for 2 1/2 hours until beans are soft.
• Remove the ham hock and pull the meat from the bone.
• Chop and return meat to the soup.
• Remove 1/4th to 1/3rd of the beans, mash or puree.
• Return to pot and simmer another 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Skim off unwanted grease.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve.

CORN MUFFIN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut corn muffins or corn bread into 3/4-inch cubes; toss with olive oil and salt.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until golden, about 20 minutes.

CORNBREAD CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450º. Place cornbread cubes in large bowl and drizzle melted butter over all. Stir lightly but thoroughly so that all cubes are buttered.
• Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 7-10 minutes, turning once, or until cubes are browned the way you like them.
• Serve warm or cooled on salads, chilis, and soups.

CORN AND BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the broth, carrots, celery, potato and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; simmer 5-7 minutes longer or until corn is tender.

PORK AND NOODLE SOUP WITH SHIITAKE AND SNOW CABBAGE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Place shiitake mushrooms in medium bowl. Add 1 cup cold water; let soak until soft, about 1 hour. Drain, reserving soaking liquid. Squeeze mushrooms dry. Cut off stems; discard. Thinly slice caps. Combine broth, ginger, and reserved mushroom liquid in large saucepan; bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Boil noodles in salted water until tender but still firm to bite, about 3 minutes. Drain; divide among 6 bowls. Heat 14-inch-diameter flat-bottomed wok or heavy 12-inch-diameter skillet over high heat until drop of water evaporates on contact. Add 2 tablespoons oil, then pork, spreading evenly. Cook without stirring 20 seconds; then stir-fry pork until no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice wine and soy sauce. Transfer to plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to same wok (do not clean) over high heat. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 1 minute. Add snow cabbage, bamboo shoot strips, and sugar; stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir in pork and any accumulated juices. Stir-fry 1 minute. Top noodles with pork mixture. Divide hot broth among bowls.