PORK NOODLE SOUP

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My daughter created this soup when she needed to use up some leftover pork. You can use more water for a thinner soup or less water for a noodle dish. It's good with mushroom flavored ramen noodles, too. -Eleanor Niska, Twin Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
7 cups water
1-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1/2 cup chopped cabbage
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
Dash cayenne pepper, optional
2 packages (3 ounces each) pork ramen noodles
2 cups cubed cooked pork

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute celery and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, asparagus, cabbage, parsley, tarragon and cayenne if desired. Bring to a boil., Coarsely crush the noodles. Add the noodles with the contents of the seasoning packets to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until the noodles and vegetables are tender. Add pork; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.