Escarole Soup

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A great, hearty Italian soup.

Escarole Soup

A great, hearty Italian soup.

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Ingredients

1hr 35mins
8 servings
  1. 1 poundescarole
  2. 2 tbsp.extra virgin olive oil
  3. 12Italian meatballs
  4. 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  5. 1/2yellow onion, diced
  6. 4 cupschicken broth
  7. 1 (15.5 oz.)can cannellini beans, drained
  8. 1 (14.5 oz.)can Italian stewed tomatoes
  9. 1 tsp.salt
  10. 1/2 tsp.ground black pepper
  11. 1/2 tsp.dried basil
  12. 6 tbsp.grated Parmesan
  13. 1 cupditalini pasta, dry

Cooking Instructions

1hr 35mins
  1. 1

    Wash escarole thoroughly before cutting off and discarding the bottom two inches. Cut the remaining escarole into one-inch pieces. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and lightly fry meatballs until they hold shape. Remove meatballs and set aside. Simmer garlic in the pot to infuse oil, 30 seconds. Add onion and cook until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add cut escarole, meatballs, broth, and beans to the pot. In a small bowl, crush tomatoes with your hands before adding to the soup. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Add salt, pepper, and basil to the soup. Simmer for 1 hour before adding grated parmesan and pasta. Stir and cook additional 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve and enjoy!

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