We make pulled pork pretty regularly, and when I go to the trouble of making port butt, I tend to have a lot of leftovers. That means I’m always looking for ways to use those that go beyond another bbq pulled pork sandwich. Enter Traeger Pulled Pork Tortilla Soup. This is so quick to throw together and turns those smoked pulled pork leftovers into something completely different and new.
Smoked Traeger Pulled Pork Tortilla Soup
Get out your soup pot, you’re about to make one of the easiest dinners EVER. This recipe makes great use of that leftover pulled pork you have and turns it into a spicy, flavorful pot of tortilla soup that is fast enough to make even after a busy workday, but delicious enough to serve to your company on the weekend.
Wan another amazing Mexican soup option? Try this Mexican Menudo!
Traeger Pulled Pork Tortilla Soup shopping list
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- smoked pulled pork
- chicken broth
- Tapatio
- Mexican oregano
- onion
- jalapeño peppers
- grilling cheese (or shredded cheese, if you’d rather)
- flour tortillas
- tortilla chips
- cilantro
Try our Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup too!
How to make Pulled Pork Tortilla Soup
This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
1
Mix it
Take the pork, broth, hot sauce, onion, oregano, and jalapeno in a stock pot. Bring it to a simmer and let it cook for 20-30 minutes.
2
Top it
With cheese. If you are using grilling cheese, give it a grill. If shredded, just plop it right in the soup. Add some crumbled tortilla chips on the top and the cilantro.
3
Enjoy
Serve with sour cream, warm flour tortillas, and extra hot sauce for those of you that like the heat!
Make our Traeger Smoked Pulled Pork!
Smoked Pork Tortilla Soup FAQ
How do you store leftovers?
Covered in the fridge is great! We usually keep it right in the Dutch Oven that we cooked it in.
What’s the best way to reheat leftovers?
It is soup, so the microwave is perfect for reheating. The stove top also works well.
What other ways can you use leftover smoked pulled pork?
SO MANY THINGS. I love doing a lot of extra smoked pulled pork. Some to freeze for Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Some for soup, like this. Some for our Pulled Pork Baked Beans. Another great option is these Pulled Pork Nachos from Blackberry Babe.
Try our Blackstone Pulled Pork Tacos too!
More pulled pork!
- Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders
- Smoked Pulled Pork Enchiladas
- Shortcut Smoked Pulled Pork with the pressure cooker
- Get all my Pellet Grill Pork Recipes
Traeger Pulled Pork Tortilla Soup
This easy Pulled Pork Tortilla Soup recipe uses leftover pulled pork and is a snap to throw together! We love doing smoked pulled pork on the weekend, and then making this soup with some of the leftovers during the week.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds shredded smoked pork
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tapatio
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano, separated
- 1/8 cup finely diced onion
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 6 ounces grilling cheese (or shredded cheese, if you'd rather)
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Combine the shredded pork, chicken broth, Tapatio, Mexican oregano, onion, and jalapeno in a medium to large stock pot. Bring it to a simmer and let cook for 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Grill your cheese and cut into bit-sized pieces. If you don't have grilling cheese, shredded cheese works great too.
- Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla chips and cilantro. Serve with warm tortillas on the side, extra hot sauce, and sour cream.
Recommended Products
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 985Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 2120mgCarbohydrates: 82gFiber: 6gSugar: 2gProtein: 60g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.