Pork and Apple Soup
6 servings
70 minutes
Pork and apple soup is an unusual combination of flavors that surprises and warms. It embodies the traditions of Russian cuisine, where meat is often paired with fruits to add zest and softness to dishes. Tender pieces of pork, fried to a golden crust, combine with tart-sweet green apples to create a balance of taste. Leeks and carrots add a light sweetness, while potatoes give the soup heartiness. It is simple to prepare but possesses a depth and richness that unfolds with each sip. This soup is perfect for cozy home dinners on cool days, evoking warm memories and a sense of comfort.
1
Cut the pork into small pieces, fry in 2 tablespoons of heated oil for 8 minutes. Transfer to a pot, add 1.5 liters of water, and boil for 30 minutes.
- Pork: 300 g
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
2
Peel and finely chop the onion, carrot, and potato. Sauté the onion and carrot in the same pan for 6 minutes, then transfer to a pot. Add the potato, salt, and pepper. Cook for 20 minutes.
- White onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Potato: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Wash the apples and leeks, slice thinly, and sauté in the remaining oil for 1 minute. Simmer covered for 8 minutes. Add to the soup and cook for 5 minutes.
- Green apples: 1 piece
- White part of leek: 0.5 piece
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons