V8escaroleandwhitebeansoup Recipes

ESCAROLE AND BEAN SOUP - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

Steps:

• In a large heavy pot over medium temperature, heat the olive oil then add the garlic and sauté until just fragrant (about 15 seconds).
• Add the escarole to the pot, stir, and sauté it until it has wilted, about 2 minutes; add a pinch of salt.
• Stir in the broth, beans, and the piece of Parmesan, then cover and let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, then pour into the serving bowls.
• Drizzle each serving with a teaspoon of olive oil, and serve with slices of good, crusty Italian bread.

V8 ESCAROLE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepot, add 1st eight items and simmer on medium-low for 20 minutes.
• Add escarole and cool 3 minutes, or until wilted.
• Stir in cheese and serve.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and/or additional Parmesan cheese.

WHITE BEAN AND ESCAROLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan along with the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Season with the salt and cook, stirring often for about 4 minutes, or until fragrant and soft. Add the red pepper flakes, if using, and cannellini beans and stir to combine.
• Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add the escarole and stir to wilt. Cook an additional 5 minutes. Serve topped with a drizzle of the remaining olive oil, fennel pollen and Parmigiano-Reggiano, if using.

ESCAROLE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium sized soup pot combine the beans and stock and bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, oregano, escarole, and juice from the tomatoes. Break the tomatoes up a bit with your hands before you add them. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• In a skillet heat the olive oil. When it is hot add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute and then add your Aleppo pepper. Cook together for about 1 more minute. Try not to let it burn.
• Add the oil with garlic and pepper to the soup, and let cook for 5 more minutes. Add salt and pepper if needed.

ESCAROLE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Cook escarole in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes, then transfer with slotted spoon to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain escarole in a colander, pressing gently to remove excess water.
• Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and water and bring to a boil, then add escarole and beans and simmer, uncovered, until carrots and celery are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.