LENTIL AND ESCAROLE SOUP
The combination of legumes and bitter greens like escarole is common in southern Italy. Escarole is a bitter lettuce that looks a little bit like frisée but with wider, tougher leaves. It's high in vitamin A and a good source of iron and potassium. This recipe is adapted from one in "Cucina Rustica," by Evan Kleiman and Viana La Place. If you can't find escarole, you can substitute any hearty green.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion and carrots. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly and smell fragrant, five to 10 minutes. Add the lentils and simmer with the tomato mixture for a few minutes, then add the bouquet garni and the water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and add salt to taste (1 to 2 teaspoons). Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Add the escarole, and bring back to a simmer. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the escarole and the lentils are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the bouquet garni.
- Toast slices of country bread if desired and rub with a cut clove of garlic. Place a slice in each bowl, ladle in the soup and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 778 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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Don George
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.
Martin Padilla
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can throw it in the slow cooker and forget about it.
John Wheeldon
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Md khokon Md khokon
[email protected]This soup is a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices next time.
Mdmehedihasan Samiul
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of escarole, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils and carrots really balance out the flavor.
Momin Hasan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover escarole. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Bobby vanzant
[email protected]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.
AF Bartlett
[email protected]This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less red pepper flakes next time.
nafisa abbasi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The escarole and lemon zest really brighten up the flavor.
Malik Mujeeb
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Bret Lycett
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always feel good after eating it.
Shihab Hossain
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.
ROAA HAMADA
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Darren Rahaman
[email protected]This soup is so comforting and delicious. I love the combination of lentils and escarole. It's definitely a keeper!
Maciu Tuivuniwai
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Imran ali Nohrio
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup is thick and creamy, with just the right amount of spice. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Jose Jackson
[email protected]I can't believe how easy this soup was to make! I had it on the table in under an hour. And it's so delicious, I'm definitely going to be making it again.
Ning Henney
[email protected]This lentil and escarole soup is incredibly flavorful and hearty. The lentils add a nice protein boost, while the escarole provides a slightly bitter flavor that balances out the sweetness of the carrots and celery. I also love the addition of the le