Soul Food Style Pork Neck Bone Soup

Pork neck bones slow cooked with hearty vegetables in a rich broth. Soul food comfort at it’s best.

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1. How to Make Soul Food Style Pork Neck Bone Soup
2. Can I Make this Pork Neck Bone Soup on My Stovetop?
3. Check Out This Pork Neck Bone Soup Video Tutorial, and Be Sure to Print and Save This Recipe for Later!
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Hey cousins! I’ve been under the weather for a while, and the only thing that I’ve been craving has been soup. Not just any soup y’all, because the ol’ chicken noodle soup certainly would do (unless it was this!) . I was craving some “get right” soup aka my Soul Food Pork Neck Bone Soup! I don’t know what it is, but this soup does it for me every single time. I make a large amount of it in my 6 quart Crock Pot, and eat off it for a week, if not more. It always hits the spot, and it’s such a no-fuss dish. Y’all ready to get the info? Let’s go!

How to Make Soul Food Style Pork Neck Bone Soup

Ingredients

• Pork Neck Bones (2 ½ pounds) – Regular, not smoked. These are the backbone of your soup, literally. They’re going to simmer and give that broth a rich, meaty flavor that’s just divine.
• Golden Potatoes (½ pound) – Peeled and sliced. They add that comforting, starchy goodness that thickens the soup slightly and makes it more filling.
• Carrots (3-5 large) – Chopped. They bring a touch of sweetness and loads of healthy color. Plus, they soak up all those flavors like a little veggie sponge.
• Celery Ribs (3-4) – Chopped. It’s not just for dieting, honey! Celery adds a fresh, slightly bitter counterbalance to the richness of the meats and broth.
• Red Onion (1 large) – Adds a bold, aromatic base that infuses the whole pot with deliciousness. If you’re out of red onions, a yellow one will gossip just as well in that pot.
• Mini Corn Cobs (6-8) – These little babies are sweet and fun to fish out of a soup. They make every spoonful a little party.
• Vegetable Oil (2 TBSP) – Keeps things from sticking and helps cook those veggies down into tender perfection.
• Seasoning Salt (2-3 tsp) – I use Rosamae Seasoning Salt. It’s like the sparkly earrings of the dish: you notice when it’s not there!
• Garlic Pepper (2 tsp) – Adds a peppery kick with a garlicky echo. It’s the zing that wakes up your taste buds.
• French Onion Soup Mix (2 oz) – This is your secret weapon. It brings a deep, savory flavor that ties all the other ingredients together like a beautiful bow.
• Chicken Broth (32 oz) – The liquid gold of your soup, making sure everything melds together in a tasty, slurpable spectacle.

Instructions

1. Start by giving those pork neck bones a good clean.
2. Heat up that oil and get those onions and celery nice and tender.
3. Throw the sautéed goods into the slow cooker along with the neck bones, seasoning, and soup mix.
4. Add the carrots and chicken broth, stir, and cook on high for 3 hours.
5. Toss in the potatoes and corn for the final hour.
6. Serve up a bowl of this soul-warming goodness and bask in the glory of your cooking skills!

Can I Make this Pork Neck Bone Soup on My Stovetop?

You sure can! It’s actually easy to do, but I prefer the no-fuss slow cooker way, especially when I’m under the weather. When making this on the stovetop, you’ll use the same ingredients, and follow these steps:

• Start by thoroughly rinsing your pork neck bones to make sure they’re ready to impart their full flavor to your soup.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and celery, and sprinkle the garlic pepper over them. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 3-4 minutes. This process helps release their flavors, which enhances the overall taste of your soup.
• Add the pork neck bones to the pot with the sautéed vegetables. Stir everything around a bit to let those flavors start to get to know each other.
• Sprinkle in the French onion soup mix and seasoning salt. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine all the ingredients. This is your soup base, and you want to make sure everything is mixed well.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let the pot simmer gently, covered, for about 2 hours. The long, slow cooking process is crucial because it allows the neck bones to release their flavor and tenderizes them beautifully.
• After 2 hours, add the chopped carrots, sliced potatoes, and mini corn cobs into the pot. Stir everything together and continue to simmer the soup, covered, for another hour. This stage is where those late-adding veggies cook through and absorb the savory flavors of the broth.
• By the end of the cooking time, the meat should be tender enough to fall off the bones, and the vegetables should be perfectly cooked. Adjust the seasoning if needed, and then ladle the hot soup into bowls.
• Serve your hearty neck bone soup hot, perhaps with a side of crusty bread or over a bed of rice for a full meal.

Can you use smoked pork neck bones?

Since smoked pork neck bones have a lot of salt in them already, I don’t suggest using them for this recipe, UNLESS you’re willing to adjust the ingredients on your own. This dish will be too salty if you use smoked neck bones with the chicken broth, French onion soup mix, and seasoning salt that’s used for this recipe.

I hope that I answered most of your questions above. If not, feel free to ask any questions that you may have in the comment sections.

If you liked my Soul Food Style Pork Neck Bone Soup, check out some of my other Soul Food recipes!

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Check Out This Pork Neck Bone Soup Video Tutorial, and Be Sure to Print and Save This Recipe for Later!

Soul Food Style Pork Neck Bone Soup

Slow cooked pork neck bones simmered in a hearty broth with vegetables. A simple comfort dish.

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Course Soup

Cuisine Soul Food

Keyword Soul Food Style Pork Neck Bone Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 ½ pound pork neck bones regular not smoked
• ½ pound golden potatoes peeled & sliced
• 3-5 large carrots chopped
• 3-4 celery ribs chopped
• 1 large onion I used red
• 6-8 mini corn cobs
• 2 TBSP vegetable oil
• 2-3 tsp Seasoning Salt I use Rosamae Seasoning Salt
• 2 tsp garlic Pepper
• 2 oz French Onion Soup Mix
• 32 oz chicken broth

Instructions

• Start off by making sure the neck bones are nice and clean, then add them to the slow cooker.
• Next, drizzle in 2 TBSP of vegetable oil into a medium pan, and heat the oil up over medium heat.
• Once the oil is hot, add in the chopped onions, and celery. The garlic pepper over the vegetables, and cook until softened( about 3 -4 minutes).
• Next, turn off the heat, and add the cooked vegetables into the slow cooker.
• Sprinkle in the French Onion Soup Mix, and Seasoning Salt.
• Toss in the carrots, and pour in the chicken broth.
• Stir the ingredients, then place the lid on the slow cooker.
• Cook on high for 3 hours.
• Now add in the potatoes and corn.
• Stir, and let the soup cook for an additional hour.
• Serve and enjoy!

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