Chili Mac Ground Pork Soup

Name: Ground Pork Chili Macaroni Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork (* see note); 1 small onion (diced); 14 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained); 14 ounces diced tomatoes (* tomatoes and the juices); 14 ounces tomato sauce; 3 carrots (chopped); 2 zucchini (chopped); 2 cups gluten free macaroni; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 clove garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; sour cream (cilantro and cheese for garnish.)

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There is nothing like a hot bowl of soup on a cold day. This chili mac ground pork soup is one of our favorites. Pour some of this comforting hot soup into a bowl and garnish it with a dollop of sour cream, cheese, and fresh cilantro. Make a pot in 30 minutes.

Two white bowls filled with ground pork soup. They are garnished with sour cream and cilantro.

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This ground pork soup recipe is a hearty soup that not only makes a great meal but also packs well in a Thermos for work or school.

Ground pork is as easily used in recipes as ground beef or ground turkey. It has a hearty flavor, but it is a little higher in fat than other ground meats.

I have created another delicious recipe you will love, especially the kids! This Ground Pork Asian Lettuce Wraps recipe is a fun way to use ground pork.

Why This Recipe Is Great:

I think the number one reason to make this soup is because it is so full of flavor. Ground pork and seasonings add to the flavor of this soup.
It is full of healthy, simple ingredients, and adding gluten free macaroni makes it fun to eat!
You can vary your veggies, making this soup easy to customize.
It is ready in under 30 minutes!

I have never commented on a recipe before but this soup recipe was amazing ! My husband loved it too. It is a meal in a bowl. Perfect amount of spices!"
Bernadette T., blog comment

My son loves soup recipes that have a little spice, so this is a soup I make in bulk. If you prefer a real hearty chili...you will want to try this Ground Pork Chili recipe!

Two bowls of chili mac soup on a white table.

Tips For Sucess:

Drain and rinse the black beans. This helps with the flavor.
For some extra spice, add a can of roasted green chiles.

Ingredient Notes:

Photos of the ground pork soup ingredients.

Ground Pork - As mentioned above, you can use any ground meat in this recipe.
Diced Tomatoes - I prefer to use no-salt-added tomatoes. It is easier to add seasonings than subtract them, and regular canned tomatoes can have too much salt.
Vegetables - Onions, zucchini, or any veggies you have on hand.
Chicken Broth - I use low sodium, but regular or bone broth is also fine.
Seasonings - Cumin, chili powder, and salt.
Oil - Any cooking oil is fine.
Cilantro - Fresh cilantro adds a nice flavor.
Gluten Free Macaroni - There are not a lot of brands of gluten free pasta that can hold up to sitting in soup. I recommend either Jovial GF or Tinkyada brands.

If you love ground pork as much as we do in recipes, check out my delicious gluten free Ground Pork Recipes.

How to cook gluten free macaroni:

Note, when using gluten free macaroni for this soup recipe, there are some tips to make sure your pasta stays al-dente and doesn't turn to mush. You can follow these steps to keep your pasta from getting mushy:

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Every brand of gluten free pasta is made with different ingredients that all seem to need different cooking times.
Drain the pasta immediately into a colander. When pasta sits in a colander, it continues to cook!
Dump the pasta in a bowl of iced water. This halts the cooking process so that your pasta stays firm.

How To Make Gluten Free Chili Mac Soup:

Cooked gluten free macaroni in a colander.

Step 1: Cook the gluten free macaroni according to package directions as I discuss above. Do NOT cook the pasta in the soup, or you will end up with a mushy mess.

Ground pork cooking in a pan with some vegetables.

Step 2: Add the oil to a pan and heat for 1 minute on medium heat. Add in the onion and vegetables and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 3: Add the ground pork and cook until the meat is browned.

Step 4: Add the meat and soup ingredients to a soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes so the flavors all blend in together.

Step 5: Serve with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar, and fresh cilantro.

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Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Can you use other ground meats?

You can use any ground meat to make this chili mac recipe...even bison! If you would like this recipe to be low-fat, use ground turkey or ground chicken.

How do you store leftover soup?

This soup will keep fresh for up to 4 days in an airtight container or for up to 4 months in the freezer.

Can you freeze ground pork soup?

You can easily freeze this soup recipe. I like to use Souper Cubes, pictured above, to make frozen single-serving portions so they are easy to heat and use.

If you love soup as much as I do, don't forget to check out all of the delicious gluten free soup recipes on my blog to find your next favorite. You may also like this Roasted Cabbage Sausage Soup recipe.