Hearty
Pork Bean Soup Recipe
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
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
pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1
can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
5
ounces fresh spinach
1-1/2
to 2 teaspoons salt
How
To Make Hearty Pork Bean Soup :
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, vegetables and pork. Add seasonings, broth
and ale. Cook, covered, on low until beans and pork are tender, 6-8 hours.
Remove
pork; shred with 2 forks. Stir tomatoes, spinach and salt. Return pork to slow
cooker. Cook, covered, low until heated through, about 20 minutes.