ESCAROLE AND MEATBALL SOUP

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Simmer herbed meatballs with escarole and kidney beans for a soothing soup. Stir in some of our Parsley-Walnut Pesto for added flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground beef
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1 head escarole (about 6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed
1 small dried chile pepper, crumbled

Steps:

  • Soak bread with milk in a small bowl for 2 minutes. Squeeze excess moisture from bread, and tear into small pieces. Stir meats, soaked bread, onion, garlic, currants, and oregano in a large bowl until well mixed; season with salt and pepper. Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.
  • Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning often, until browned and cooked through, 12 minutes.
  • Bring stock to a boil in a medium pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add meatballs, escarole, beans, and chile; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

LiLI Westmoreland
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This soup is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. The ingredients are all high-quality and the flavor is amazing.


Yuval Meir
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this soup without the meatballs. It was still really good! I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to make up for the lack of meat.


Anosha Abbasi
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover meatballs. I always have a few extra meatballs in the freezer, so this is a great recipe to have on hand.


RyLee Best
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my meatballs fell apart in the soup. They didn't hold their shape at all.


Zeeshan Jani
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This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Sweet Home
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The escarole in this soup was too bitter for my taste. I ended up picking it out of the soup before I ate it.


Kagiso Sekwati
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I found this soup to be too salty. I had to add a lot of water to it to make it palatable.


robert garcia
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This soup was a disappointment. The meatballs were dry and the broth was flavorless.


Arzu Ali
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Rupa Akthar
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavor is incredible!


Al Hakim
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


MDSOHAG SAGOR
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I'm not a big fan of escarole, but I really enjoyed this soup. The escarole was cooked perfectly and it didn't have a strong bitter taste.


Jazzmin Cooper
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I highly recommend it!


Sajan FF
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I love the combination of escarole and meatballs in this soup. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.


William Gopolang
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The meatballs in this soup are amazing! They're so tender and juicy.


Muhammad Hamad
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and soul-warming.


Brenda Vennesa
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I added some extra vegetables to this soup, like carrots and celery, and it turned out great. It's a really versatile recipe that you can easily customize to your own taste.


Charity Milambo
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw everything in the pot and let it simmer away while I do other things.


Sato Moni
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I've never had escarole before, but I'm so glad I tried this soup. It's now one of my favorites! The escarole is slightly bitter, but it pairs perfectly with the savory meatballs and rich broth.


MAHMOOD KHANI
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This soup was a hit with my family! The meatballs were so flavorful and the escarole added a nice bitterness that balanced out the richness of the broth. I will definitely be making this again.