WHITE BEAN AND BACON SOUP WITH ESCAROLE
Bacon is a fundamental ingredient in many slow-cooked recipes, imparting richness to otherwise one-dimensional dishes. Mild applewood-smoked bacon enhances the subtle flavors of this soup of beans and greens.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Yield Makes about 10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add bacon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.
- Add onions and shallot to pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more.
- Return bacon to pan. Stir in stock, beans, thyme, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover, and cook until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours more.
- Stir in escarole. Cook 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Bratt
bratt@gmail.comThis soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.
BEST RUMON BEST RUMON
rbest@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of beans, but this soup looks so good that I might have to give it a try.
Sanjida Rahman
rahman_s@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new soup recipes. This one looks like a winner!
Fazal Muheed khan
fazalm@hotmail.frWhite bean and bacon soup is one of my favorite comfort foods. I love the addition of escarole in this recipe.
wanyawii dairy
wanyawii@gmail.comI'm not sure about this soup. Escarole is a bit too bitter for my taste.
Tushar Kumar
kumar_t28@gmail.comThis soup looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
lnox hakaaki
l.hakaaki30@gmail.comI loved this soup! It was so hearty and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Shadow_Chan
shadow_chan@hotmail.comThis soup was too salty for me. I think I'll use less bacon next time.
Dickson oronyo
dickson@yahoo.comThis soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and pepper, and it was much better.
Waqas 171
w_179@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of escarole, so I used spinach instead. The soup was still very good, but I think it would have been even better with escarole.
YRocha _33
_-yrocha@gmail.comThis soup was easy to make and very tasty. I used a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of the bacon, and it was still delicious.
Hamero 980
hamero9800@hotmail.comI made this soup for my family last night and they all loved it! The escarole added a nice bitterness that balanced out the richness of the beans and bacon. I will definitely be making this soup again.
grace samuel
samuel83@yahoo.comThis soup was absolutely delicious! The combination of white beans, bacon, and escarole was perfect, and the broth was so flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.