Immune-Boosting, Energy-Building Green Chile Pork Soup

This sick season, load up with Vitamin C and beta-carotene with green chilies for healthy eyes, skin and immune system. Green chilies are also a natural source of iron which is great for iron-deficient people. Infuse it pork, beans, peppers, russet potatoes, onions, and roasted corn to make a hearty, filling lunch or dinner. This soup recipe is packed with protein for extra energy for the day!

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 cups 3/4-inch chunks peeled russet potatoes
• 2 cups frozen roasted whole kernel corn
• 2 cups cooked cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium poblano pepper, chopped
• 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
• Fat-free plain Greek yogurt (optional)

Directions:

1. In your VitaClay slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients (through black pepper).
2. Cover and cook on “stew” for 1 hour.
3. Top with cilantro and Greek yogurt before serving.