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Hearty Pork Bean Soup

Name: Hearty Pork Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h 20 min
Total time: 6 h 40 min
Yield: 12 servings (about 4 quarts)
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + soaking Cook: 6 hours 20 min.

Makes

12 servings (about 4 quarts)

Updated: May. 10, 2023

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

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1-1/3 cups: 207 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 695mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

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