HEARTY PORK BEAN SOUP

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It's wonderful to come home to this pork bean soup dinner simmering away in a slow cooker, especially on a busy weeknight. This soup uses dried beans and is simple to throw together in the morning before work. When you get home, just add a few more ingredients, and in half an hour dinner is ready! Do not put the tomatoes in for the first 8 hours of cooking, or the beans will not become soft. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h40m

Yield 12 servings (4 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) dried great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh minced chives or 1 teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 bottle (12 ounces) extra pale ale
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
5 ounces fresh spinach
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large bowl; add cool water to cover. Soak 5 hours or overnight. Drain beans, discarding water; rinse with cool water., In a 6-qt. slow cooker, layer beans, onions, carrots, celery and pork. Add seasonings, broth and ale. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until beans and pork are tender. , Remove pork; shred with 2 forks. Stir in tomatoes, spinach and salt. Return pork to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Veyi Afrideps
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this soup was not good. It was too salty and the beans were mushy.


Obiefuna Ebuu
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This soup is terrible. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out bland and watery.


Mehtab Alam
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I've tried this recipe twice now and both times it's been a disaster. The soup is bland and the beans are always undercooked.


Nantayi Immaculate
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This soup was a great success! My family loved it. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Shaban Ali
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Balochi Music
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


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