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Cambodian Pork and Cucumber Soup

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa
February 1, 2018
4.87 from 23 votes


Last Updated January 2, 2019 | 1 Comment

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Cambodian Pork and Cucumber Soup

Inspired by my travels in Cambodia, this Pork and Cucumber Soup is easy, fast, and bursting with flavor!

Cambodian Pork and Cucumber Soup with onion and rice

I have to tell you guys something- this is more than just another random soup recipe. Wait, I take that back. Yes, technically it is. But, to me, this is more than just soup. Don’t worry, I’ll give you the short version of the story.

I first had this pork and cucumber soup, or a soup like it, while in Cambodia with my husband. We were traveling through Southeast Asia without a return date set, so we had all the time in the world to do whatever we wanted. Put in contact with a local orphanage, we decided to spend some time with the children volunteering. One night we were welcomed to stay for dinner. We humbly accepted. After all, these children and the people who run the orphanage literally have nothing. To offer a warm meal with rice is a big deal. We were incredibly grateful.

It was a pork and cucumber soup with a side of rice.

I have to admit, before taking my first bite I was skeptical. Cucumber in soup…really? Well, as you may imagine, I was more than pleasantly surprised by how well the cucumber tasted in soup. My husband agreed.

In fact, we fell so deeply in love with this humble pork and cucumber soup that it was the first thing we made for our family when we arrived home, 6 months later, from our travels abroad.

Cambodian Pork and Cucumber Soup

Cambodian Pork and Cucumber Soup

Cambodian Pork and Cucumber Soup

Cambodian Pork and Cucumber Soup

Cambodian Pork and Cucumber Soup

4.87 from 23 votes
AuthorAuthor: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa
Inspired by my travels in Cambodia, this Pork and Cucumber Soup is easy, fast, and bursting with flavor!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 243 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 yellow onions - chopped
  • 4 stalks celery - chopped
  • ½ pounds cubed pork - see note
  • 8 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt - plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley - plus more for serving
  • 6-8 cups water or chicken broth
  • 2 English cucumber - chopped
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Instructions
 

  • Place the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent. Stir in the celery and cook with the onions for 2 minutes. Add the pork to the pot and mix well to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes before adding the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley to the pot. Stir well to combine and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the water or chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the chopped cucumber, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer soup for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and cooked.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with additional chopped parsley, if desired.

Jessica's Notes

I used boneless pork loin chop for this soup but nearly any pork will work in this soup. I prefer this cut because it is easiest to chop into chunks and it's very lean.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 618mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 15.6mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1.7mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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Cambodian Pork and Cucumber Soup

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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress

About Jessica Randhawa

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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  1. Lucy says

    November 4, 2022 at 8:51 am

    Cambodian cuisine is under represented

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