This post is sponsored by Smithfield. All comments and opinions are my own.
I have some sort of Mexican dish on my menu every single week without fail. I just love the foods and flavors so I look for any opportunity to enjoy the taste whenever I can. Of course I have to keep things exciting for my guys so I am always coming up with new recipes.
Often my inspiration is something that I see online, on a cooking show or even from a place that I eat. I have a local Mexican spot that makes the most amazing food. I am talking a place that serves up hand-made tortillas, fresh guac, and phenomenal cuisine that is perfect every time you visit.
On the weekends, they have a special menu that’s filled with so many great dishes including several tasty soups. When we go, I always have a hard time deciding whether to get Carnitas Tacos or a big bowl of soup.
I got to talking to the owner and told him that he needed to do a Carnitas Soup so that I could get a combination of my favorite things and then wouldn’t have such a hard time deciding what to eat.
I was shocked when he started giving me his basic recipe for Caldo de Carnitas (Carnitas Soup)! I honestly didn’t even know it was a real thing. I happened to have some Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas that I had cooked in my slow cooker the day before, so I went home that night and tried my hand at a big batch of Caldo de Carnitas!
Now, I didn’t get measurements so I played around until I had a soup that was beyond fantastic. I did have to change the soup a bit from his recipe as I didn’t have carrots or green beans on hand. Honestly, I am not sure my guys would have eaten them anyway.
The soup was so good, I added it to my meal rotation. It’s so easy and is packed with such great flavor…I really could eat it every single week.
So when I get a hankering for this soup, I pick up a Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas and plan a trip to my fave Mexican spot and grab some salsa so I can enjoy those amazing flavors that I love!
- Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas
- 3 cups tomatillo salsa
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 large potato, diced small
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- red onion, cilantro and limes for serving
- Add the Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas and 1/2 cup of water to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 – 8 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the meat and shred.
- Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the shredded pork, tomatillo salsa, chicken broth, potato, cumin and salt and pepper and allow to simmer 20 – 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Serve topped with red onion, chopped cilantro and lime.
You will notice that there aren’t a bunch of ingredients so you have to go with quality ingredients.
You will want to choose a tomatillo salsa that you love. My fave Mexican spot has salsa down to a science so I always just grab a to-go container of their version. Plus they also have the most amazing cucumber salsa that I serve with this soup. I know…it sounds odd, but if you can find cucumber salsa—GET IT! I could drink that stuff!
When it comes to the pork, Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork is my product of choice. I love every single product they offer and use them constantly in my meals and recipes. That’s because the meat is already marinated so you don’t need a bunch of extra ingredients. Each variety is packed with great flavor right from the package. Simply open and bake, grill or use in your favorite recipe and enjoy a delicious meal in a flash.
Remember, now is the perfect time to grab your favorite variety as we have a sale and coupon combo that makes for a super deal. Clip the digital coupon to save a buck on the pork chops, pork tenderloin, roast or a package of carnitas. Try my Caldo de Carnitas or use whip up something tasty for your family.
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Look for these tasty options in the fresh meat section at your local Publix.
- Garlic & Herb Pork Sirloin
- Roasted Garlic & Cracked Black Peppercorn Pork Tenderloin
- Steakhouse Mushroom Pork Loin Filet
- Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas
- NEW Steakhouse Pork Chops
- Hickory Smoked Brown Sugar Pork Chops
- NEW Sweet & Smoky Roast
Be sure to clip your digital coupon then visit the meat department at Publix and enjoy real flavor, real fast!
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Thanks for the inspiration recipe. Had some leftover carnitas and broth and wanting some soup. Recipe reads like a five star, so that is my rating. Sorry to say, but no Publix in my area, so here is the best support I can give.