PORK AND SPINACH NOODLE SOUP

Pork and Spinach Noodle Soup image

Provided by ThatCaptJim

Categories Ham

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups ham or 2 cups pork chops, cubed
4 cups chicken stock
4 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup orzo pasta
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

Heat 3 cups of the chicken stock to boiling.
Add cubed pork, spinach, and pasta -- cook until pasta is tender.
In another pan, heat the remaining 1 cup of stock until it is boiling.
Mix the corn starch and water, then add to boiling stock. Stir until thickened, then remove from heat.
Gently swirl in the egg into the thickened stock and do not stir until egg is set, 1-2 minutes.
Carefully add the second pot with the egg mixture into the first pot once the pasta is done to your preference. Remove from heat and add lemon pepper seasoning.
Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 90.1, Sodium 1449.3, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 29.7