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Escarole and Bean Soup
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Italian Vegetables Overall User Rating: 
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Escarole Winner
06/20/2008 at 12:46pm
User: Lynn from Mays Landing, NJ User Rating:
I was looking for a way to use a fresh head of escarole I received from a local farm, and this recipe is a complete winner. Fast and easy to make and perfect for a light meal. Bonus: even better second day!
Delicious, Quick, Easy!
06/01/2008 at 09:18pm
User: Jill from Richmond, KY User Rating:
I love this soup! I like to substitute fresh spinach for the escarole. No need to sautee -- I just put a 10 oz. bag of pre-washed spinach in with the simmering broth until it wilts. I sometimes include cooked ground turkey breast as a healthy, hearty addition. I try to use a good quality, organic chicken broth.
JUST LIKE NONNI'S!!
05/14/2008 at 01:18pm
User: Deana from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
My "nonni" made this soup for us all the time. It tasted just like hers! Definitely rinse the beans (the sodium is a bit high) and I reduced the amount of broth for a little heartier meal. I also added about a 1/4" of chicken broth when I added the escarole, I felt it cooked the leaves more evenly and quicker. Good modifications: omit beans and add bowtie pasta and sausage or mini meatballs. And I LOVE escarole, so I always add more to this recipe. Skip the "pinch of salt" and use light/ fat free broth to make it even healthier!
Love it!
03/22/2008 at 06:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We make this soup at twice once a month when we're too tired to make anything complicated. It's so easy. Sometimes we add two sweet Italian turkey sausage links to add more flavor.
Fantastic, Healthy & Fast!
02/10/2008 at 07:06pm
User: Debbie from Pound Ridge, NY User Rating:
I make this every week now. I've decided to keep all of the ingredients in my fridge & pantry. I usually only need to purchase the escarole. We're all told to eat more beans and this is a great way to do it. The parm is the secret to the great taste. I make a big pot and take it to work. It's so much healthier than a sandwich and much more filling. Add a crusty loaf of Italian bread and you're all set.
Bland Bland Bland
02/08/2008 at 09:53pm
User: Colleen from San Jose, CA User Rating:
I jazzed it up with shallot, red pepper flakes and some mushroom stock(1cup mushroom and 3 c chicken=4 total cups)and a few chopped mushrooms in the sautee process...it still sucked! I only use very quality/expensive oil and parmesan riggiano, very disappointing, wonder why so many people like this!
Easy and healthy
01/14/2008 at 04:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is so quick for such good results. I added 1/3 cup of a small tube pasta. It's a keeper!
Very Nice and Extremely Simple!
01/03/2008 at 06:35pm
User: JACKIE from Acworth, GA User Rating:
This is incredibly tasty and very simple. The first time I made it just as the recipe reads. The second time I added a can of fire roasted organic can tomatoes, and I put a toasted crunchy bread with parmesan cheese on the top. With that, it was "over the top". Very, very good!
Love it!!!!!
09/04/2007 at 11:42am
User: CATHY from harbor springs, MI User Rating:
I've made this many times and have shared the recipe with friends..they all love it! The ease of prep/cook time is outstanding. The only thing I've tinkered with is adding an additional can of beans,and usually double the garlic. The possibilities sre endless...
great comfort food
08/12/2007 at 08:10am
User: Kelly from Oviedo, FL User Rating:
this was wonderful. A nice, easy recipe that provided nutrition and good, rib sticking comfort!
Excellent
07/26/2007 at 11:01am
User: Gloria from St. Petersburg, FL User Rating:
This is the best soup I have every made and eaten. A huge hit in my house.
Great comfort food
06/09/2007 at 01:20pm
User: laura from farmingville, NY User Rating:
This is a healthy, delicious soup, I added some crispy pancetta on top, and mashed some of the beans before adding to make the soup more consistency...wow, loved it...
Wonderful Vegetarian Dish
04/27/2007 at 08:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is excellent, made with vegetable broth. I used 2 1-inch pieces of good parmesan, cheese and rind, for maximum cheese flavour. Let the soup simmer a bit longer to melt the cheese and it makes the soup creamy and flavourful. Fast, simple and tasty.
Delicious and healthy!
04/27/2007 at 04:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup is excellent! Lots of flavour. It left me wanting more.
italian pleaser
04/18/2007 at 08:55pm
User: Loretta from Runemede, NJ User Rating:
very simple, comfort italian soup. my 95 year old father from italy said it was like his mother made it. i was very proud.
Soup Made Simple
04/03/2007 at 12:50pm
User: Colette from Houston, TX User Rating:
I've made this soup three times now and am still amazed that a recipe so simple could taste so wonderful. I've made it with spinach and with escarole and find its a matter of taste. I've also substituted vegetable broth for my vegetarian friends. It always turns out great! Even my picky brother-in-law asked for this recipe!! Way to go, Giada!!
Easy and tasty but no great shakes
03/31/2007 at 07:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this a few times already and I find that it tastes better the next day once the flavors have really had a chance to meld.
Not Good
03/21/2007 at 06:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was pretty bad. A very strange soup.
bright & healthy
03/10/2007 at 07:30pm
User: Talia from Astoria, NY User Rating:
I added fresh basil at the end, sauteed an onion with the garlic & gave it a squeeze of fresh lemon. A little bland as-is, but quickly & easily modified for more flavour.
Easy and Delicious
03/03/2007 at 07:37pm
User: Rosaria from FARMINGDALE, NY User Rating:
This soup was delicious and couldn't be easier...
great soup recipe
02/23/2007 at 09:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
incredibly fast & simple
Giada does it again with another simple, quick, delicious dish!
02/10/2007 at 11:23am
User: Debbie from Springfield, MO User Rating:
The flavor of this dish is incredible and it was surprisingly filling. I added some precooked asiago cheese and spinach chicken sausage and substituted fresh spinach. I was the envy of my co-workers when I heated the left overs for lunch the next day.
Delicious!
02/01/2007 at 07:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great outcome! Full of flavor!
Excellent soup!
01/20/2007 at 01:58pm
User: Pat from Kingston, NY User Rating:
Progresso used to make this soup but no longer. Now that I found this so easy and delicious to make, no more canned soup! Very healthy too.
not very good
01/16/2007 at 05:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
pretty bland. i even added in onion, red paper flakes, and some anchovy paste based on the advice of others and it didn't help. i did eat most of the batch but i definately won't bother making it again.
escarole and bean soup
01/14/2007 at 01:54pm
User: Helen from Manchester, CT User Rating:
so easy and soooo good!!!
Childhood Memory
01/13/2007 at 10:13am
User: MADELINE from sea isle city , NJ User Rating:
My Mom made this soup practically every Friday in the wintertime all through my childhood. Enjoyed it everytime and look forward to making it now. I haven't even tried this recipe yet but I know it's exactly the same. My Mom called it by it's Italian name for greens and beans.
This is VERY good!
01/10/2007 at 12:49pm
User: Melody from Greenwood, IN User Rating:
I have made this many times and each time it has come out GREAT! I also use baby spinach leaves and add shredded chicken from a roasted chicken instead of just escarole and beans. I have had rave reviews from friends every time I make it! And one reviewer was right - the leftovers are excellent! IF there are any!
Light & flavorful
01/05/2007 at 07:24pm
User: GAIL from BRENTWOOD, MO User Rating:
I enjoyed this soup as it was light but full of flavor. Easy to make
quick and easy!
12/04/2006 at 08:02pm
User: Monica from Missoula, MT User Rating:
I only had 30 minutes to prepare an entire meal for four last night and made this without a problem. I also substituted kale, added some bowtie pasta and also some italian sausage. I loved it so much I'm making it again later this week.
question about the cheese
11/30/2006 at 09:51pm
User: Kay from Roseville, MN User Rating:
Very good! I added some sauteed ham to leftovers the second day. I didn't see Giada make this recipe. Are you supposed to discard the piece of cheese?
Fast and tasty!
11/27/2006 at 08:03pm
User: Jan from Royal Oak, MI User Rating:
What a wonderful soup!! I only had chick peas on hand and regular chicken broth (omitted salt) so it was a bit salty but still had great flavor. Escarole was very colorful. Can't beat the prep/cook time, will make this often.
Simple, budget friendly, hits the spot!
11/15/2006 at 11:48pm
User: C from Silver Spring, MD User Rating:
Loved that it was so easy and quick. I used a 1/2 lb. of regular kale instead of escarole as that's what my local store had. Still worked out great. I added a small touch of nutmeg to complement the greens, this added a nice flavor. This is an easy, healthy, and inexpensive dish to make that will be a staple for my family this winter!
My Favorite Soup!!
10/05/2006 at 02:53pm
User: Peggy from Gardena, CA User Rating:
I love how easy it is and YUMMY!! and my fiance said, "Even I can make it!"
The perfect soup
07/31/2006 at 03:13am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very tasty and very easy to make.
Escorole Bean Soup
06/25/2006 at 06:14pm
User: Jeanne from Laurel, MD User Rating:
I think I spelled that wrong, oh well. This soup tastes really good and was very quick to make. The broth, cheese, salt and pepper really came together for a nice full flavor. Toast some multi grain bread and I was more then full!
Full of Flavor!
06/07/2006 at 02:09pm
User: eileen from hillsborough, NJ User Rating:
So simple, quick and full of flavor! Love this soup!
heaven
06/05/2006 at 06:44pm
User: eula from lakeland, TN User Rating:
great recipe so easy snd so delicious keep them coming. anothr way for me to eat vegetable and your recipe are knotting the pounds off
Healthy, Delicious, and Easy
05/26/2006 at 01:48pm
User: Kathy from Laguna Niguel, CA User Rating:
I love Italian food and anytime I can find a healthy and delicious and time-saving meal, I'm ecstatic! Great dish!
changed it a little
05/24/2006 at 04:39pm
User: Trina from Sugarloaf, CA User Rating:
This soup was really yummy once I added a few things to it. When I finished making it by what the directions said, I didn't like it. It was bland and just tasted like chicken broth. Not good! I decided to add 1 tsp each of oregano, basil, and parsley. I also added half of a chopped onion and a 1/4 of a cup of cream. I used an extra can of beans and extra garlic and it turned out really delicious! My husband who is mostly a meat eater really liked it. It is definately a keeper!
yummy!
05/23/2006 at 06:27pm
User: Jen from Rosedale, NY User Rating:
I made this recipe with spinach instead of escarole because that's what I had on hand, and it was really good! The only thing I would do is add maybe another clove of garlic because mine was a tad bland.
Delicious and healthy
05/20/2006 at 07:15pm
User: NANCY from Raymond, MI User Rating:
I made this soup in no time with swiss chard and it is delicious. The only change I made was using one can of regular broth and one reduced fat and sodium. Just enough salt. I also added pepper. I will make this many times.
Good and Simple
05/19/2006 at 10:33pm
User: NICOLE from sacramento, CA User Rating:
I regularly make a version of this but with swiss chard or spinach and usually sauteed onion. For a main dish meal I add italian sausage. I tried this as is but used fresh spinach because that is what I had. It made a nice light quick meal.
Giada - Escarole & Beans
05/09/2006 at 01:23pm
User: MYRNA from West Caldwell, NJ User Rating:
TO DIE FOR ! Hearty soup for the entire family..
Easy as soup
03/21/2006 at 07:27am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Thi soup was super easy and super tasty! My family really loved it!
best soup recipe
02/12/2006 at 03:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy and healthy and great tasting soup.
Quick and easy
01/28/2006 at 05:58pm
User: chris from pine bush, WA User Rating:
A very good soup when you don't have a lot of time. Because of its simplicity the most important part of this soup is the broth. If you have the time to make a homemade btoth rather than using store bought broth it makes this soup twice as good
outstanding
01/07/2006 at 05:54pm
User: Rosemary from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
This is truly quick and easy and delicious. I make it according the recipe and am completely satisfied with the result.
Very yummy
12/10/2005 at 04:27pm
User: nina from thousand oaks, CA User Rating:
I served this dish for company and the two ladies asked for the recipe. Very nice dish to make for the holidays...
so good!
12/07/2005 at 12:07pm
User: anne from trumbull, CT User Rating:
The simple, healthy stuff tastes the best!
Disappointed
12/02/2005 at 05:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was very disappointed - this soup was very bland.
Delicious and Easy to Make
12/02/2005 at 02:12pm
User: wendy from richmond, VA User Rating:
I couldn't find the canellini beans, so I substituted Gorgonzola beans (chick peas) instead. Great soup for a cold day. Very delicious distinct flavors. Took about 5 min to make. Try this!!
Perfect Comfort Soup
12/02/2005 at 01:31pm
User: Carissa from New York City, NY User Rating:
This is the easiest soup recipe, very healthy and light but ideal for winter and cold days - i've made this numerous times and crave it quite often - soooo good! I switch the recipe up a bit and add block of parmesan cheese, with your own chicken broth, it tastes even better and super home-made!
Definitely even better left over
11/26/2005 at 01:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made this with spinach--no escarole at my local store. I agree with the reviewer who said it tasted better leftover--I liked the original a lot, but really enjoyed it when I reheated it!
moist & tender
11/24/2005 at 06:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I could have cut this w/a butter knife. Its flavors just melted together and the aroma was great. My whole family enjoy it, even the non-port eaters!!
delicious
11/20/2005 at 01:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
a delicious simple and very italian soup. loved it.
Hubby didn't care for it...but oh well!
11/13/2005 at 08:21am
User: Prestina from OKC, OK User Rating:
I made this last night and the hubby said it was not a keeper (frown). I actually liked it a lot! As a female watching her weight I love to find flavorful recipes with little fat (read no butter, meat etc.) to munch on. I made the soup with Crouque Monsieur on the side (Ham and cheese sandwiches using Gruyere for the cheese). He like the sandwiches but wasn't digging the soup...said it tasted to much like her Winter Minestrone recipe I made a couple weeks earlier. Personally I think without a little meat my husband was not goin to be happy. Regardless I'm serving it up again today for lunch and will keep the recipe to make lunches for me during the week. I doubled the garlic (I'm A garlic lover) and topped with a little diced tomato flavored with salt and pepper and I loved it! Flovorful, budget AND calorie friendly...what more could a girl want! Thanks Giada!
Very Good
11/12/2005 at 09:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My Italian mother use to make this soup but without the beans. This version is tasty, but I did substitute the escarole with fresh spinach, less bitter taste. I Also used extra beans and pureed them in a blender and added to the soup. I think this made it much better. Mom would approve!
Fantastic
11/11/2005 at 11:09pm
User: KAREN from chesterfield, VA User Rating:
This has a wonderful flavor. I love escrole and this is a great way to use it.
Pretty good
11/09/2005 at 03:41am
User: Kasia from San Jose, CA User Rating:
The recipe doesn't tell you to cut off the tough ends of the leafs, but Giada says so on the show. You should do it because those ends are a little bitter. Next time, I will try spinach. Other than that, the soup was very good.
very good
11/08/2005 at 11:06am
User: Kathryn from Northampton, MA User Rating:
easy to make! I couldn't find escarole at the supermarket, so substituted a pound of frozen spinach. Came out very good.
superb
11/07/2005 at 04:11pm
User: Sherrie D from Naples, FL User Rating:
Great
we were disappointed
10/13/2005 at 07:47pm
User: CAROL from shippensburg, PA User Rating:
We usually love Giada's recipes. Followed this one to the letter, but upon tasting, found it to have no depth of flavor. I would agree with others who commented before me that adding sauted onions/celery with garlic would be an improvement. Also, some spicey sausage or proscuitto would help.
Yummy :-)
10/01/2005 at 07:08am
User: ALEXIA from new castle, DE User Rating:
Made this for dinner last night and it was a 100% hit. Even with the kids,m lol!
Super easy and flavorful!
09/28/2005 at 05:41am
User: DIANE from East Islip, NY User Rating:
My title just about says it all, but I forgot healthy! Perfect to throw together and then enjoy over the next day or so!
needs onions
09/06/2005 at 04:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
my version is a lot tastier IMHO. I put a can of chopped italian tomatoes and saute an onion with the garlic. makes all the difference in the world!
Yummy
05/03/2005 at 11:09am
User: DAVID from Denver, CO User Rating:
Made this for a dinner party recently - had to use kale (couldn't find escarole) and it was a big, big hit. I bumped it up with a little garlic more and some red pepper flakes.
Surprisingly Good
04/29/2005 at 02:09pm
User: CLEO from Tacoma, WA User Rating:
I've never had escarole until I tried this recipe. The ingredients blend well together making a nice light broth, and the mild "bite" from the escarole gives it a good contrast. Will definitely make this often.
Bean & escarole soup
04/29/2005 at 12:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy and very tasty.
BLESS YOU!
04/26/2005 at 08:37pm
User: MARIE from Bay City, MI User Rating:
BLESS YOU! You have once again made a healthy, tasty, and QUICK receipe that I can't wait to put in my permanent recipe file. Our city doesn't carry the beans you mentioned so I had to use Northern beans, but it still tasted great! Thanks once again for making my day!
The best soup I've ever made!
04/04/2005 at 11:41pm
User: ANGELA from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
Not only was this soup delicious, it was so easy to make. My husband devoured it. I recommend using the real block of Parmesan instead of the other variety. It truly makes a difference in the flavor of this soup. I also liked that it was vegetarian but I didn't feel like it needed meat. My husband usually won't eat it if there's no meat in it, but it didn't seem to matter at all to him while he gulped down 2 bowls. I will be making this again and again! Thanks Giada for another exceptional recipe!
Easy and Fabulous
03/23/2005 at 08:47pm
User: Nadia from Floral Park, NY User Rating:
I just love this recipe! It is quick, easy, tasty, and healthy! My 19 month old son just loves it too, and it is a well-rounded meal for him. I also add elbow macaroni to the recipe just to add more "oomph" to it.
EASY
03/09/2005 at 10:01am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
What a low fat and delicious easy soup. I made it and was sitting down to eat it in 30 minutes. I did put spinich in it and grated romano on top when done.
Escarole and Bean Soup
02/20/2005 at 12:01pm
User: EVELYN from Jacskonville, FL User Rating:
So easy my hubby made it. We sprinkled freshly grated parmasan cheese on top and on our seconds we dribbled fresh lemon juice on top with the cheese. The lemon juice made the entire thing sparkle with flavor. Oh yes, fresh escarole was not available and we used G's suggestion and sub'd spinach, great choice. We did cook it a bit longer as we like the beans well done. It was great as let overs. Next time we'll triple it to ensure leftovers. Add a salad, crusty bread and fruit for dessert and it makes a quick and easy healthy meal.
Awesome soup!!
02/10/2005 at 06:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup is really simple and surprisingly delicious. I sauteed some onions and mushrooms in the beginning to add texture and flavor. An added benefit of this soup is that it?s filling and really low in calories.
Wonderfull
02/10/2005 at 12:21am
User: JILLIAN from Fresno, CA User Rating:
Absolutely Wonderfull!! I love this recipe. It was soo comforting, and wonderfully filling. This is my favorite recipe from this show to date! DO NOT, i repeat, DO NOT leave out the parmesan or you will ruin the recipe! It seems like it wont change much if you leave it out, but I did once because i was out, and i really couldnt eat the soup without it!
Wonderful comfort food
02/05/2005 at 11:37am
User: BRUCE from Ormond Beach, FL User Rating:
Made this soup twice in one week. It was delicious and satisfying. Hadn't had it in years. It was excellent!
YUM!
02/01/2005 at 09:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy, fast, delicious as are all of Giada's recipes.
basic
02/01/2005 at 07:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
pretty basic recipe with not to many layers for flavor
excellent!
01/31/2005 at 09:08am
User: ELENI from Clearwater, FL User Rating:
What great flavor! Made it a couple of times and even used it as a side dish (cutting down on the amount of liquid). Delicious and healthy. Used Swiss Chard also, nice mild blend with the beans. Can't wait for the cookbook!
Tastes like I'm in a restaurant
01/30/2005 at 12:37pm
User: FARAH from Mount Propspect, IL User Rating:
This was incredibly easy, quick and absolutely delicous. No leftovers!
Great soup
01/29/2005 at 10:37pm
User: EMAN from Mount Prospect, IL User Rating:
Once you start with the first spoon of this soup you will feel how tasty and healthy this soup is and the most important thing that it's something different than the regular soups we're used to
Light & delicious!
01/29/2005 at 01:31pm
User: DONNA from Matamoras, PA User Rating:
This soup is PERFECT for a chilly, winter day. I served it with fresh, crusty bread and it totally hit the spot! You wouldn't think that such a simple soup could taste so YUMMY, but it really does. I've found that cooking soups and then refrigerating them for a day or more helps to marry the flavors beautifully. Bon appetit!
Easy and Outstanding Escarole and Bean Soup!!!
01/28/2005 at 12:26pm
User: LISA from St. Simons Island, GA User Rating:
I just made this soup. It was outstanding and so easy and quick to make.
Escarole and Bean Soup
01/27/2005 at 04:03pm
User: LAURIE from Lithia, FL User Rating:
Dear Giada, My 12 year old daughter,(Alisha)and Myself watch your show all the time. We are always looking for something new to try out in the kitchen. Alisha is a Diabetic, Type 2,(Insulin Dependant) so, she is limited to the things that she eats or more important how much of it she eats. It is hard enough to feed our children healthy with todays T.V. commercials. She is home from school today with the Flu and that means I am home from work too. We watched your show this A.M. and we decided we wanted to try your soup. We went to the store and we used bag spinich instead of Escarole and let me tell you we LOVE this recipe. How simple can it be! Best of all, she loved it and now she is sleeping with a full tummy after not eating anythig for 2 days. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas and keep up the great work. :) Laurie & Alisha (Lithia,Florida)
very good
01/27/2005 at 12:24pm
User: LAURA from ny, NY User Rating:
hearty and delicious! Your awesome Giada!
warm and soothing
01/25/2005 at 04:38pm
User: CLARICE from irvine, CA User Rating:
i usually don't care for beans, but they were so great in this soup, which was simple and delicious.
escarole and bean soup
01/23/2005 at 10:06pm
User: DEBRA from Van Nuys, CA User Rating:
Easy to make, great on budget. It is a excellent soup with a lot of taste and texture. My husband and I love it and I can't wait to make it for my friends and family. Two thumbs up!!!!
Escarole and bean soup
01/23/2005 at 02:18pm
User: MARGARET from chicago, IL User Rating:
Peggy from Chicago- This soup is fabulous!! The flavors were so awesone together and only improved the next day. I could of eaten all of the soup myself. Giada you rock with this one!!!
Great soup
01/21/2005 at 01:31pm
User: MICHAEL from Washington, DC User Rating:
Not only was this very easy to make, but it is a really, really good soup on a cold day. I like to add some chicken suateed with olive oil to it for even more flavor.
Easy & Fabulous
01/18/2005 at 02:15pm
User: ANDREANA from Eugene, OR User Rating:
This soup is great, especially in winter months. So easy to prepare. I actually served it Christmas Eve (with added Italian Sausage) with a pear and walnut salad and garlic bread and it was a hit! My 8-year-old even likes it!
Quick Easy Comfort Soup
01/14/2005 at 06:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was quick and easy. It was verysatisfying dinner for a cold rainy night. Yet Light enough to also make for a warm spring evening.
Excellent soup
01/11/2005 at 05:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband and I absolutely loved this soup. It was so easy to make and just delicious. We highly recommend it.
Quick and tasty!
01/08/2005 at 01:31am
User: SHAI from seattle, WA User Rating:
This recipe is wonderful. The cheese really adds a nice creaminess to the soup. I highly recommend it!
LOVE THIS EASY SOUP
12/21/2004 at 10:01am
User: TERRI from East Hampton, NY User Rating:
I made this soup with swiss chard from my garden. It was great and I plan on making it over and over again. It's so healthy,too.
great soup
12/17/2004 at 09:00pm
User: EMIKO from kingston, PA User Rating:
I was going to rate this soup a 4 until I reheated the leftovers. The flavors were intesified and melded so perfectly. This soup is so easy and cooks in a snap. Very tasty and the parm is definately the secret ingredient that shouldn't be omitted. Once again, Giada provides a WINNER. If you can't have her cook for you personally, at least we have her recipies.
Yummmmm
12/05/2004 at 05:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Really enjoyed this easy to make soup. It's delicious and healthful!
wONDERFUL FLAVOR
12/03/2004 at 02:35pm
User: JOANNA from NORTH OLMSTED, OH User Rating:
THE BROTH WAS GREAT FLAVOR WITH RICH GREEN COLOR AND EVERYTHING CAME TOGETHER.
very good
11/17/2004 at 05:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very easy to prepare, light and tasty.
Mangia! Mangia!
11/16/2004 at 10:00pm
User: DEVONA from Martinez, GA User Rating:
My husband is Italian and grew up eating escarole soup. This is Sicilian style (with beans), he wasn't used to having the beans, but enjoyed it. Next time, for a stronger soup flavor, I will leave out the salt and add a chicken boullion cube. The greens turned out great, we enjoyed this "blast from the past" :)
This recipe is easy and tastes great
11/04/2004 at 01:26pm
User: JOAN from plano, TX User Rating:
Since i am not a lover of escarole i replaced the escarole with spinach. it is fantastic. my 6yr old grandchild thinks its great too.
Even my Sigi hubby luvs it
11/03/2004 at 04:04pm
User: JUDI from Bloomfield, NJ User Rating:
Since my hubby's Mom pasted away, he does not like trying other peoples bean soup. This was one of his Mom's classic dishes. But, I tried it and he loved it, he even asked for it again. So, if it passes his test, belive me it is a wonderful thing. Don't forget the the parm chesse rind and the toasted bread. Judi in Blmfd, NJ
EXCELLENT
11/02/2004 at 10:02am
User: JILL from OCALA, FL User Rating:
THIS SOUP TASTED SMELLED JEST AS GIADA STATED ON THE SHOW. IT WAS DELICIOUS. BEST FRESH NOT REHEATED. EVENMY HUSBAND LIKED IT AND HE DOESN'T LIKE MANY SOUPS
easy hearty soup that's a meal
11/01/2004 at 07:23pm
User: PAMELA from Sherman Oaks, CA User Rating:
This simple, tasty soup can be made into an entire meal by adding chuncks of roasted chicken breats and toasted garlick bread croutons. yum yum!
Soup
10/25/2004 at 05:02pm
User: DEB from wayne, NJ User Rating:
This was very easy, quick and everyone liked it.
Fantastic Comfort Food
10/25/2004 at 11:15am
User: SHAWN from METAMORA, IL User Rating:
My wife and I love this dish. We have made it 4 times in the last month alone! I changed a few things. We bought one big 48oz can of chicken broth. We also use 4-12oz cans of the GN white beans so we have plenty leftovers. Topping of your bowl of soup with Kraft 3 cheese (Parmesan, Asiago, Romano) in the can makes this dish fantastic!!
Good winter soup
10/24/2004 at 06:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Quick and easy to make, the Parmesan cheese makes all the difference. We enjoyed it.
Wonderful rich taste and easy, easy, easy!
10/22/2004 at 12:07am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe really only takes about 15-20 mins from start to finish. For something so quick and easy it has the most wonderful, rich flavor. My husband was raving about the smell while the garlic and escarole were being wilted. And the piece of parmesan just adds the right amount of cheesy flavor. Definitely a keeper and one I'll use over and over! Perfect for guests, since it's not your everyday soup recipe!
Delicious, Quick, and Extremely Healthy
10/20/2004 at 05:45pm
User: HOLLY from fort lee, NJ User Rating:
This Soup is a deliciously quick and healthy meal. The only thing I added was some cooked alphabet pasta for my 4 year old and she ate every last bit.
A classic
10/17/2004 at 12:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A great variation of this classic soup can be made by sauteing a couple of oil-packed anchovy filets with the garlic (don't worry-they dissolve into the oil and DO NOT give the soup a fishy taste - only a distinct depth of flavor), then, after the soup is finished, add a flaked grilled tuna steak or a drained can of albacore tuna (not the chunk-light stuff that looks like cat food). P.S. Remember to save your Parm-Regg rinds to flavor soups...
DELICIOUS
10/15/2004 at 10:31pm
User: MARIAN from orlando, FL User Rating:
GREAT TASTING AND GREAT ON RICHARD SIMMONS DIET. ATE IT ALL DAY AND SHUT LITTLE WINDOWS. ENJOYED IT AND ITS HEALTHY.
Esc. and Bean Soup
10/12/2004 at 02:15pm
User: DOLORES from Schwenksville, PA User Rating:
This is by far one of my husbands favorite Italian soups. Full of flavor...warms the soul.
Terrific Soup
10/08/2004 at 11:28pm
User: JESSICA from Houston, TX User Rating:
The escaroled is surprisingly good in this soup. I thought that it looked like another head of lettuce, but it seemed very different in the soup. Although I make it with prepared chicken broth, a homemade broth would add a greater dimension to the recipe. This is on our family meal rotation plan. Anyone can make it and its a welcome meal.
Spicy Spanish flavor
09/03/2004 at 02:02pm
User: ALAN from Margate, FL User Rating:
To add a spicy touch to this receipe add a cut up link of linquica or chourico sausage to the pot..
Delicious soup
06/15/2004 at 12:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I had a bowl of escarole soup at an Italian restaurant a few years back and loved it..... when I found a tried this recipe it reminded me of that delicious soup. And the best part..... it is as easy as can be. Once your escarole is washed and cut up ... the hardest part is done. Great find !!