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escarole
The story behind this soup is, when I was sick years ago during the drab month of January my brother (who at the time was single and attending school at the U of U) came by our apartment after hearing I was sick and made me this soup. What a guy! The soup was amazing and we make this soup every year around this time.
Escarole and Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 pound escarole, chopped
- Salt
- 4 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (1-ounce) piece Parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Serving suggestion: crusty bread
Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the escarole and saute until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt. Add the chicken broth, beans, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and simmer until the beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Ladle the soup into 6 bowls. Drizzle 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oilover each. Serve with crusty bread.
*DO NOT FORGET THE PARMESAN CHEESE!* That is the best part! ;)
