Oriental Pork and Spinach Soup

2 Tbsp. margarine

1/4 Tsp. black pepper

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

1 Lb. fresh spinach -- washed

4 Cloves finely minced garlic

1 Medium onion -- minced

1 Pkg. Ramen noodles -- (3 oz.)

3 C. chicken or pork broth

3/4 Lb. unseasoned ground pork

Saute garlic and onions in margarine in a heavy soup kettle until golden. Add broth and bring to boil. Combine ground pork, pepper, cornstarch and soy sauce in bowl and form 3/4-inch balls. Drop into boiling broth; cover and simmer 10 minutes until meatballs are no longer pink in center. Add noodles and cook 2 minutes. Add spinach; cover and simmer 1 minute, until barely wilted. Serve.