SMOKEY PASTA and BEAN SOUP 
Servings: 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup (4 oz.) smoked ham,
diced
1 smoked sausage, sliced 1/2
inch thick
1 pound boneless pork loin,
cubed
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
4 medium tomatoes, peeled
and chopped
1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
1 14 1/2-oz. can chicken broth
1/2 cup green onion
2 cups rice


In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in ham, sausage
and pork; sauté until lightly browned, stirring frequently, 4-8 minutes.
Stir in onion, celery and pepper, sauté until crisp-tender, about 5
minutes. Stir in next eight ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring
constantly and scraping pan bottom for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes,
cook for 5-8 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth, bring to a
boil. Stir in green onion and rice. Bake, covered, in a 350°F oven until
rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve
immediately. Preparation Time: 20 minutes. Cooking Time: 25 minutes.
Approximate Nutrient Information per Three-ounce Serving:
Calories: 382 Sodium: 1210mg Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 54mg Fat: 14g