Italian Cupboard Soup

Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board

Preparation facts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 boneless top loin pork chops, cubed

1 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes, undrained

1 14-1/2-ounce cans chicken broth

2 Tbs dried chopped onion

1 15-ouncec can cannellini or great Northern beans, drained

8 oz fresh spinach leaves, torn

Directions

In a deep saucepan, brown the pork in a little oil. Add all ingredients except spinach; bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 15 minute. Stir in torn spinach and cook for 2 more minutes.

Top servings with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 114

Calories from Fat 16 (14%)

% Daily Value*

3%Total Fat 2g

2%Saturated Fat 0.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g

9%Cholesterol 26mg

27%Sodium 660mg

21%Potassium 746mg

3%Total Carbohydrate 10g

22%Dietary Fiber 5.4g

Sugars 2g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

30%Protein 15g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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