Apple Carrot Soup

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Recipe from USDA MyPlate Kitchen (public domain).

Soup

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

  • 1 pound lean pork, cut into chunks
  • 4 medium apples, cored and quartered (with skin)
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • orange peel, dried (1 teaspoon, optional)
  • 4 slices ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 20 cups water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    In a large pot over high heat, combine all ingredients, bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium and simmer until soup reduces to about 8 cups of liquid, about 3 to 4 hours.

  4. 4

    Skim fat from surface and serve.

  5. 5

    Store leftover soup covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days.