This well-seasoned, satisfying soup has a rich, full-bodied broth brimming with potatoes, navy beans and tender chunks of pork. It's been a family favorite for years. Served with cornbread, it's one of our comfort foods in winter.
Ingredients
3 cups cubed cooked pork roast
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) italian diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups water
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
minced fresh basil
Directions
In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with basil.