Southwestern Pork and Bean Soup

Yields134 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins

I couldn't believe how easy and fast this Southwestern Pork and Bean Soup came together. And it was delicious too! This recipe, adapted from one from the National Pork Board, is a veritable nutritional powerhouse.

1 tsp oil

0.50 onion (or fennel), chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2 -4 oz. boneless pork chops, diced

1 (14 1/2 oz.) can unsalted beef (chicken) broth

1 (15 oz.) can Mexican-style chopped tomatoes (or use 1 can chopped tomatoes and 1-4 oz. can ortega [mild] chiles)

1 (15 oz.) can no salt added pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 tsp chili powder

0.50 tsp oregano, crushed

0.50 tsp cumin

0.25 tsp coriander

0.25 tsp culinary lavender, crushed

salt and pepper to taste

grated lowfat cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese or cheese alternative (optional)

chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

In deep non-stick saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes. Add pork and brown.

Stir in remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.

Ladle into bowl, top with cheese (or cheese alternative for a non-dairy version) and cilantro if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

4 servings

Amount per serving
Calories231

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g8%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 424mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 28g11%

Dietary Fiber 9g33%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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