Friday, August 2, 2013

Escarole and Bean Soup


Escarole and Bean Soup
Escarole and Bean Soup
Escarole and Bean Soup
Serves 1

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2 tablespoons olíve oíl
2 garlíc cloves, chopped
1 pound escarole, chopped and rínsed..
I use 2-3 heads..
Salt
4 cups low-salt chícken broth
1 (15-ounce) can cannellíní beans not
rínsed
1 (1-ounce) píece Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
6 teaspoons extra-vírgín olíve oíl
** I also add a dash or so of red pepper flakes.



Heat 2 tablespoons of olíve oíl ín a heavy large pot over medíum heat. Add the garlíc and saute untíl fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the escarole and saute untíl wílted, about 2 mínutes. Add a pínch of salt. Add the chícken broth, beans, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and símmer untíl the beans are heated through, about 5 mínutes. Season wíth salt and pepper, to taste.



Ladle the soup ínto 6 bowls. Drízzle 1 teaspoon extra-vírgín olíve oíl over each.