Pork Mushroom & Cabbage Soup

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

A little dry sherry adds a nice flavor to this comforting pork soup. Mushrooms and pork help bulk up the soup for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients:
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 12 ounces lean boneless pork, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups thinly sliced chinese (napa) cabbage
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
Directions:
  1. Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray; preheat over medium heat. Add 12 ounces of pork to saucepan; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly pink in center. Remove from pan; set aside. Add 2 cups mushrooms and 2 cloves garlic to pot; cook and stir until tender.
  2. Stir in 42 ounces broth, 2 tablespoons sherry, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons ginger and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling. Stir in pork, 2 cups cabbage and 1 green onion; heat through.