I'm proud of this one! In an effort to clean out the freezer, eat clean and avoid a grocery store trip pre paycheck I created this last night. This is a "redo" of some smoked pork loin I had in the freezer. The smoke adds a wonderful flavor but if you don't have a smoker just add a drop or two of Liquid Smoke. Also, I think this hearty soup would be wonderful with any meat source. My hubby likes broth soup but you could thicken it up if your family prefers stew.
Pork and Bean Soup
approx. 5 cups roasted pork
1 can fat free refined beans
1 can garbanzo beans
1 can butter beans
1 can kidney beans
2 48oz low sodium fat free chicken broth
Bay leaves
Seasoning of your choice: I used WildTree's Rockin'Moroccan Rub. Just dumped a couple of tablespoons in the mix. I placed the ingredients in the crockpot and let cook all afternoon. Perfect for such a cold evening!
This is really just an example of how with a little bit of an adventurous spirit you can throw pantry and freezer items together. We served this with a wonderful Whole Wheat Bread Machine loaf.
