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Pork Carnitas Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 large shallots minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add pork, shallots and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • To the pot, add the next 5 ingredients (chicken broth through ginger). Stir and simmer on low for 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle basil on top and serve warm.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve with a Big Salad tossed with Leanne’s Basic Vinaigrette (In a large bowl, toss together torn lettuce (not Iceberg - no nutrition) and salad veggies of your choice. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 clove pressed garlic and a pinch of dried basil and oregano; drizzle dressing over salad.)
NUTRITION: 391 Calories; 24g Fat; 29g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 82mg Cholesterol; 471mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 Fat.
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