Escarole and Bean Soup

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (24)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(24)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 12 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 22 min

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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

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 oil over each.

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recipe Escarole and Bean Soup
Laurie Charlotte, NC 12-08-2009
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Make it heartier....
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I added mini pasta shells to this soup to make it a bit heartier and I really enjoyed it. I also added quite a bit of salt... and pepper to add more flavor, and topped it with more parmesan cheese after spooning it into my bowl (I omitted added olive oil). A nice healthy soup to enjoy especially during the colder months. Thank you Giada!!Read more
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Kelle Boynton Beach , FL 10-25-2009
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Wonderful!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My mother-in-law makes this, I never really liked it, but my husband loves it and always raves about it. Making it with... chicken broth makes all the difference!!! I love this soup and its is just so good. Thank you!Read more
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Heidi Ferndale, MI 07-09-2009
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take the advice and use low salt chicken broth!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

crap! i used bullion because i didn't have any broth on hand, and -dang it- the soup was too salty. it is easy and yummy, i... wish i wouldn't have made it too salty! still good though!Read more
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Erin MARGATE, FL 01-20-2008
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Fast, Easy, and Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup is so easy, and looks pretty enough to serve to guests. When I make it, I add 1 can of the canellini beans to the... soup, then use the immersion blender, and blend the soup to make it thicker, and break down the large pieces of escarole. Then once it's the way I like it, I add the second can of beans and leave them whole. Pretty, Easy, and Healthy!Read more
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bridget northborough, MA 01-18-2008
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Easy and Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so easy to make, so few ingredients and I really enjoyed the taste. Will definately be making again.
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Sharlene Victoria 08-28-2007
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Absolutely Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've never had escarole before, but I thoroughly enjoyed this soup. Very flavourful. Left me wanting more!