VEGETABLE PORK SOUP

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Meat-and-potatoes man Dave Bock concocted this hefty and full-flavored meal-in-a-bowl one cold winter day in Auburn, Washington. Now it's a fast and fuss-free family favorite!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 boneless pork loin chop (4 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 small tart apple, chopped
1 small red potato, chopped
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the pork, sausage, onion, celery and carrot in butter over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add garlic and paprika; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, apple, potato and five-spice powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until pork is tender. Stir in honey; cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges