Rocky Mountain Soup

After a snowy day playing or shoveling, this hearty soup is perfect for warming up from the inside. Serve with crusty dinner rolls and warmed cider.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 pound boneless pork loin, (or two boneless pork chops) cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon oil
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 cup sliced potatoes
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Black pepper, to taste
4 cups water
1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
Dash red pepper sauce

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven and brown pork, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover and cook gently for 30 to 45 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.