Escarole Soup
This wonderful Italian soup is a hearty addition to your weeknight meal rota.
Servings 4
Calories 421
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 pound escarole cleaned & chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Optional - used to cut the bitterness
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 ounce parmesan cheese rind about 2 inches (optional)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta
- Parmesan cheese grated for serving
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until soft.
- Add the garlic and cook another minute.
- Add the chicken stock, Parmesan cheese rind, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the escarole and allow to wilt about 2 minutes.
- Cover and simmer until the escarole is the softness you prefer.
- While the soup simmers, cook the pasta according to package instructions and set aside until needed.
- Add the lemon juice, and taste for seasoning then season the soup with salt to taste.
- Ladle onto the pasta in soup bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- Escarole can be very bitter and you should remove most of the outer leaves to reveal the heart of the vegetable. The lemon juice in my recipe is for those who find escarole too bitter, but it can easily be omitted or adjusted to personal taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 421 | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2513IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 2mg