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As a busy mom who wants to feed her family wholesome and delicious meals, I need something that is quick and easy to prepare. I was challenged to create a recipe using Smithfield Marinated Pork products. I wanted to try something that is a little different from the average so I made Pork and Bean Soup with Kale (my son calls it “Protein Soup.”). Don’t worry, it does not taste like baked beans, but it does taste delicious!
This soup is a delight to the senses with it’s vibrant colors, savory smell, hearty taste, and variety of textures. Your taste buds will dance with the sweet tomato and onion, peppery pork, and hint of spice from the ginger. It is healthy and simple to prepare. Besides cooking the meat, this meal takes only minutes to prepare and only about 35 minutes to cook.
Ingredients
- 1/2 package (about 1/2 lb. or 1 cup) Smithfield Peppercorn & Garlic Marinated Pork Tenderloin, precooked, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup pearl onions, peeled* (You can keep these whole or chop them; I prefer whole. They have a sweet taste so you can also substitute about 1 medium sweet onion loosely chopped)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups of kale, de-ribbed and chopped*
- Pinch (or two) of sea salt
- Black pepper, freshly cracked is best
*for a great prepping tips, be sure to watch the video below!
Directions
1. Pre-prepare the pork tenderloin according to the directions on the package (cook 20-30 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches at least 145º. Properly-cooked meat is important for safety, so make sure it is fully-cooked.)
2. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, pork, spices, tomatoes, onions, and fresh garlic then stir well.
3. Bring the pot of soup to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add in the beans and kale and cook an additional 5 minutes. You can cook this longer if you would like to make the kale tenderer, but I personally like it a little bit crunchy. It pairs well with the soft tomatoes, tender pork, al dente beans, and supple onions to give the dish more personality.
5. Serve hot; this goes well with some crunchy, toasted french bread.
Bonus Tip: To make everything smoother in the kitchen, I pre-prepare and pre-measure whatever I can.
Pork and Bean Soup with Kale
This pork and bean soup is surprisingly delicious. The flavors and textures marry well and dance in your mouth. Serve it with your favorite toasted bread (gluten free baguettes would be amazing)!
Ingredients
- 1/2 package Smithfield Peppercorn & Garlic Marinated Pork Tenderloin, precooked, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup pearl onions, peeled*
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups of kale, de-ribbed and chopped
- Pinch (or two) of sea salt
- Black pepper, freshly cracked is best
Instructions
1. Pre-prepare the pork tenderloin according to the directions on the package (cook per package instructions, until the internal temperature reaches at least 145º. Properly-cooked meat is important for safety, so make sure it is fully-cooked.)
2. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, pork, spices, tomatoes, onions, and fresh garlic then stir well.
3. Bring the pot of soup to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add in the beans and kale and cook an additional 5 minutes. You can cook this longer if you would like to make the kale tenderer, but I personally like it a little bit crunchy. It pairs well with the soft tomatoes, tender pork, al dente beans, and supple onions to give the dish more personality.
5. Serve hot. This goes well with some crunchy, toasted bread. Try your favorite gluten free baguette!
Notes
* You can keep the onions whole or chop them. I prefer whole. They have a sweet taste, so you can also substitute about 1 medium sweet onion loosely chopped.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 152mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 6g
This nutrition information is auto-generated. Nutritional values may change with specific items and brands used, so manual calculation is recommended if exact nutritional counts are needed.
-Which Smithfield Marinated Pork variety are you excited to try?
This sounds amazing! I love kale soup recipes, so I will have to try this one out! Thank you!
Thanks so much! I love kale too; so tasty and nutritious!
Wow, This looks really good. I’ve never tried Kale before!
Thanks! I definitely recommend trying it!
That looks like a yummy recipe. I love pork tenderloin and I bet it would be great in the soup.
Thanks! Definitely tasty!
The soup looks very yummy…I have been making more recipes like this lately (veggies/meat/beans), but have never made a soup that had pork as an ingredient. I love pork tenderloin, though.
You know what? I have never either, but I wanted to give it a shot and it works! Got a thumbs up all around! It’s very healthy to.
What an interesting recipe idea! And I love how thorough you are, very detailed info. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I really wanted to try something unique and I love soup, especially as the weather cools down!
This looks absolutely delicious. I love the idea of combining the pork with kale in a soup for fall. Yum!
Thanks so much!
This soup looks perfect for a busy fall evening.
It is; great, tasty way to warm up!
this would be great to add to my every growing Kale diet.. i am really getting into it.
Definitely! Let me know how you like it!
I LOVE the recipe and the video! I love the baby on the hip!
Thanks! So glad you love it! Haha yes, little man needed his mama and mama still had to cook dinner!
Oh my wow! I have never, ever thought about adding pork to any form of bean soup. The flavor combination sounds amazing and with fall quickly approaching, I can’t way to give it a whirl!
Thanks Jenn! Let me know how you like it!
Oh yummy! This looks great!
Thanks Shasta!
That looks sooo yummy!!! Wondering if we can get the Smithfield Pork out here.
Thanks! You know what, I don’t know! I tried looking on their site but there is no store locator. I’d just check your local stores by the packaged meat or contact their customer service to ask.
That looks delicious! I’ll definitely have to give this a try this fall!
Thanks! When you do, come back and let me know how you like it!
What a delightful warm weather soup! It looks wonderful!
Thanks!
I have never thought about adding Kale to soup! I’m totally prepared with a new recipe to follow for this winter. It looks DELICIOUS!
Thanks Robyn! I love kale in soup! I have some more soup recipes coming soon so keep an eye on my blog!
Loved how fast and easy this was. I think I might even be able to do it. 🙂 LOVED the video btw
Thanks! Definitely helps to prep beforehand (though there was not too much prep work to this.) Glad you loved the video! More to come!
I’m always on the hunt for new soup recipes for the fall and winter months….this one looks delish! Can’t wait to give it a try!!
Thanks! Let me know how you like it!
This sounds delightful! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Thank you!
I love this, and would like to try it! Your recipes stand out from the crowd and you do really nice videos.
Thank you, Rosie! This is a favorite for many whom I’ve had taste test.
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