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This somewhat sophisticated soup can be stirred together quickly after work, and is easy enough for beginning cooks to tackle. Serve with hot Italian bread and a tossed green salad with green grapes.

Provencal Pork Soup

1 pound lean ground pork
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence*, crushed
4 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. In large saucepan brown and crumble pork over medium heat until no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes, drain.
2. Stir in beans, broth, tomatoes and herbes de Provence. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes; stir in spinach, continue simmering 5 minutes.
3. Garnish each serving with a tablespoon of cheese.

Serves 4.

* Herbes de Provence is an herb blend commonly used in southern France—a mixture of thyme, sage, marjoram, lavender and other herbs. If unavailable, substitute a pinch of thyme, sage, marjoram and basil.

Wine recommendation: Pour a (red) Zinfandel.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 490 calories
Protein 34 grams
Fat 26 grams
Sodium 480 milligrams
Cholesterol 85 milligrams
Saturated Fat 19 grams
Carbohydrates 30 grams
Fiber 7 grams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.