Italian Pork and Tomato Soup

Warm and comforting soup.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 1/4 US cups

Ingredients

• 4  teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 12  ounces  pork tenderloin, cubed
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 3  ounces rotini pasta
• 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1  cup grape tomatoes, quarterd
• 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2  cups  Baby Spinach
• 2  tablespoons fresh oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  ounce parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat 1 tsp oil on medium-
high. Sprinkle pork with paprika and add to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes, until cooked through. Transfer to a large plate and set aside.
2. To same pot, add 1½ cups water, pasta, tomatoes and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 8 to 9 minutes, until pasta is tender. Stir in pork and any accumulated juices, spinach, oregano, rosemary, salt and remaining 3 tsp oil. Stir until spinach is slightly wilted. Divide among serving bowls and top with cheese (if using).
3. 1.25 c = 224 cal, fat 8, 5 fiber, 20 protein.