How to Make Escarole Soup

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Escarole is a slightly bitter green commonly used in Italian cooking. It's sometimes found in salads, but it can also be braised or used it soups, as it is here. Serves 8 as a first course.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Ladles
  • 1 large head escarole
  • 12 cups chicken broths
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheeses
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 large garlic cloves - minced
  • 1/2 cup tiny pasta shapes
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp. olive (not virgin) oil
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs

Step1
Wash escarole and cut into ½-inch strips.
Step2
Heat oil over low heat in a soup kettle. Add onion and cook until it starts to soften.
Step3
Add garlic and cook a few more minutes.
Step4
Add broth and oregano, bring to boil and add pasta.
Step5
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Step6
Add escarole and salt and pepper to taste.
Step7
Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

  • Consider topping soup with thinly sliced hard-boiled egg and sprinkling with parmesan cheese.
  • It's best to make your own stock, but if you use canned, make sure to buy a low-salt version.

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