ITALIAN PORK AND TOMATO SOUP

Italian Pork and Tomato Soup image

Provided by WKernan

Categories Pork

Time 35m

Yield 1 1/4 US cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
12 ounces pork tenderloin, cubed
1 teaspoon paprika
3 ounces rotini pasta
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
1 cup grape tomatoes, quarterd
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups Baby Spinach
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 ounce parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large pot, heat 1 tsp oil on medium- high. Sprinkle pork with paprika and add to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes, until cooked through. Transfer to a large plate and set aside.
To same pot, add 1½ cups water, pasta, tomatoes and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 8 to 9 minutes, until pasta is tender. Stir in pork and any accumulated juices, spinach, oregano, rosemary, salt and remaining 3 tsp oil. Stir until spinach is slightly wilted. Divide among serving bowls and top with cheese (if using).
1.25 c = 224 cal, fat 8, 5 fiber, 20 protein.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 61.5, Sodium 464.2, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 24.9