WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ESCAROLE

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This escarole and bean soup has become a favorite because it uses kitchen staples, it's packed with healthy ingredients and is a cinch to prepare. If I can't find escarole, I sub fresh spinach at the very end of cooking. -Gina Samokar, North Haven, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1 bunch escarole or spinach, coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes., Stir in orzo and escarole. Return to a boil; cook 12-14 minutes or until orzo is tender. Add beans; heat through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle servings with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Roja Ot7
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use canned beans.


Muhammad Nazim
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I made this soup for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great soup for a crowd.


sheikh adeel
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of beans and escarole.


sajid qureshi
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Qasim Ayan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use canned beans.


Lil C
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! I added some extra vegetables and it turned out great.


Shakil Islam
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.


Slent
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Mohsin Sanghi
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Veronica Felix
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The escarole added a nice bitterness that balanced out the sweetness of the beans. I will definitely be making this again.


Elena Eke
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's also really easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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