Southwestern Pork Soup (For Crock Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 - 1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper (I used an orange one)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 -4 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, diced, for garnish
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, garnish
1 lime, juice of, to 2 garnish
cheddar cheese, shredded, garnish (optional)
tortilla chips, garnish (optional)

Preparation

In the bottom of a slow cooker, combine pork, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (measuring both the salt and pepper with real measuring spoons, leveled).
Stir to combine.
Add broth, tomatoes, and beans, cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
When ready to serve, test for seasonings, then ladle soup into bowls and top with avocado, some cilantro, and a squirt or two of lime juice over each serving.
Serve with some chips and a sprinkling of cheese too if desired.