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Hot and hearty serve this with warmed Italian bread and a fresh green salad. If you are unable to find Italian blend frozen vegetables, create your own blend of vegetables.

Tuscan Cannellini Bean and Pork Soup

2 boneless pork chops, cut 3/4-inch cubes
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 (16-ounce) package frozen zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, lima beans and Italian green beans (Italian blend)
1 (15-ounce can) cannellini (white kidney) beans or navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained
1 medium turnip or potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a large deep skillet, heat the oil; cook and stir pork cubes and onion for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
2. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; bring to a simmer; lower heat and cook, covered 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Serve in soup bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 434 calories
Protein 35 grams
Fat 9 grams
Sodium 833 milligrams
Cholesterol 49 milligrams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.