Slow-Cooker Pork Zuppa

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 30 minutes
• total time: 6 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork

1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

¼ teaspoon salt

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

12 ounces tiny red new potatoes, each cut into 8 pieces

1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 cups chopped fresh kale

Directions

In a large skillet, cook 1 pound pork, 1 cup chopped onion and 2 garlic cloves over medium heat until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain off fat. Return meat mixture to skillet; add 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Add 4 cups broth and 12 ounces potatoes.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. In a small bowl combine 12 ounces evaporated milk and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth; stir into cooker. Stir in 2 cups kale. Cover and cook for 30 to 60 minutes more or until bubbly around the edge of the cooker. If desired, sprinkle with additional crushed red pepper.

Nutrition

• Calories: 303 kcal
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 53 mg
• Sodium: 542 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 19 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 20 g