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Ingredients
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/8 pound pancetta, sliced and chopped
- 2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 pounds escarole, washed and coarsely chopped (2 medium bunches or 1 large bunch)
- 2 (14-ounce) cans, cannellini beans, drained
- 1 quart prepared chicken stock or broth
- A couple pinches ground nutmeg or fresh grated nutmeg
- Coarse salt and black pepper
- Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, for topping
- Warm, crusty bread, for mopping
Directions
In a deep, large, heavy pot over moderate heat, saute garlic and pancetta in extra-virgin olive oil for 3 minutes. Add onions and cook 1 or 2 minutes longer.
Add the greens and wilt them down to fit them all in the pot. Add beans, broth, and nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook over moderate to medium-high heat for 12 minutes, or until greens are no longer bitter. Serve with shaved cheese, bread, and good red wine.
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By lrobel26
Martinsburg, WV
on July 01, 2011
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For some strange reason I was craving soup in the middle of summer, and I happened to find this recipe. This was so simple, and sooooo delicious! I just served it with a slice of garlic bread, and it was the perfect meal (probably for the winter next time though! It also led me to see the panini recipe from this episode too, and I'll be trying that one tomorrow! Loved it!
By pmaier_12000544
Mahopac, 72
on March 02, 2010
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To the person who 'got sick' - there's no chicken in this recipe - really tired of people not following recipes and coming up with stories about how bad it is
By food_12696697
San Jose, 43
on February 27, 2010
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I LOVE making this soup! My family loves it too. Very easy to make. If I don't have pancetta I use bacon which gives it a slightly different taste but equally yummy. At first I was hesitant to add the nutmeg but OH MY GOODNESS...it is a must! The toated garlic bread is perfect with this soup. With so few ingredients, this is a delicious meal that is budget friendly and gets better and better the next day and the next....if it lasts that long. My family can eat the whole pot in one night...especially on a cold day/evening. Enjoy all!
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