Best 7 White Bean And Escarole Soup With Spicy Polenta Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our hearty White Bean and Escarole Soup, a culinary masterpiece that combines the rustic charm of Italian cuisine with the warmth and comfort of a classic soup. This delectable dish features a rich broth brimming with tender white beans, escarole's slightly bitter notes, and a touch of spicy Calabrian chili for a vibrant kick. Accompaniments such as crusty bread or creamy polenta add an extra layer of texture and flavor, making this soup a true feast for the senses.

Alongside this main course, our article offers a diverse range of complementary recipes that elevate your dining experience to new heights. For bread enthusiasts, we present a selection of artisan bread recipes, each with its unique character and flavor profile. From the classic sourdough to the nutty whole wheat and the aromatic rosemary focaccia, these breads are the perfect partners for dipping and savoring every drop of the flavorful soup.

For those seeking a creamy and versatile side dish, our polenta recipes provide endless possibilities. Discover the classic creamy polenta, a smooth and decadent staple that pairs beautifully with the soup's robust flavors. Alternatively, experiment with variations such as the spicy polenta or the crispy polenta croutons, adding delightful layers of texture and heat to your meal.

Finally, complete your culinary journey with a selection of refreshing and flavorful salads. Our?Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette offers a light and tangy contrast to the richness of the soup, while the?Cherry Tomato and Basil Salad brings a burst of freshness and color to the table. And for a touch of sweetness and crunch, the?Apple and Walnut Salad provides a delightful balance to the savory components of the meal.

With this comprehensive article, you'll have everything you need to create an unforgettable culinary experience centered around our White Bean and Escarole Soup. Embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ESCAROLE AND BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 22m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pound escarole, chopped
Salt
4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (1-ounce) piece Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Serving suggestion: crusty bread

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the escarole and saute until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt. Add the chicken broth, beans, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and simmer until the beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle the soup into 6 bowls. Drizzle 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil over each. Serve with crusty bread.

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

WHITE BEAN AND ESCAROLE SOUP



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
2 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans, with a little of the liquid
4 cups chicken broth
1 head escarole or 5 cups baby spinach, chopped
Fennel pollen, optional garnish
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan along with the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Season with the salt and cook, stirring often for about 4 minutes, or until fragrant and soft. Add the red pepper flakes, if using, and cannellini beans and stir to combine.
  • Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add the escarole and stir to wilt. Cook an additional 5 minutes. Serve topped with a drizzle of the remaining olive oil, fennel pollen and Parmigiano-Reggiano, if using.

WHITE BEAN AND ESCAROLE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces pancetta or prosciutto cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup diced onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced rosemary or thyme
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 head escarole, (about 1 pound) trimmed, washed, and coarsely chopped
Two 15 ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped vine-ripened tomato or chopped canned plum tomato
5 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Serving suggestions:
  • Drizzle each serving with extra-virgin olive oil and/or sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan and serve with a good crusty bread.
  • In a soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat, add the pancetta, and saute for about 5 minutes. Remove meat with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onion and saute until golden, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, rosemary, and pepper flakes; saute for 3 minutes more. Add the escarole, stirring for 2 minutes more. Add the beans, tomato, broth, and salt to taste; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the reserved pancetta and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with the oil and/or cheese and the crusty bread. Cook's note: Swiss chard is a welcome substitute for the escarole.
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WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ESCAROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 (16-ounce) cans white cannellini beans, drained
4 fresh sage leaves, cut into chiffonade
8 ounces escarole or romaine lettuce, cut into chiffonade
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a 4 quart saucepan. Add onion and carrots, cover and simmer 5 minutes or until tender. If vegetables stick to saucepan, add some water, cover and continue to simmer.
  • Add the garlic and saute for a moment. Add 1 of the cans of beans and mash with a potato masher. Add the other can of beans along with the broth and bring to a simmer with the sage. Simmer 10 minutes or until as thick as you like it. If too thick, add more water; if too thin, boil down until some of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Stir the escarole or romaine lettuce into the pot, cover and simmer 5 minutes or until lettuce is tender. Uncover, add parsley and adjust seasoning. Serve with bread and salad for a complete meal.

WHITE BEAN AND ESCAROLE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 ounces pancetta, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small sprig fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 head escarole, (about 1 pound) coarsely chopped
5 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-fat canned
2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern (cannellini) beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped canned tomato
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a soup pot, over medium heat, add the pancetta, and cook until just brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the pancetta to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally until golden, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, rosemary, and pepper flakes, cook until translucent, about 3 minutes more.
  • Stir in the escarole and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, beans, tomato, and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt, to taste. Cover, and cook until slightly thickened, about for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the reserved pancetta and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve in bowls with a drizzle of olive oil and Parmesan, if desired.

ESCAROLE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Fall     Healthy     Escarole     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head escarole (1 pound), tough ribs discarded and leaves thinly sliced (8 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 large celery rib, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 carrots, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 (13 1/2- to 14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 cups water
1 (16- to 19-ounce) can white beans such as cannellini, rinsed and drained
Accompaniment: grated parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook escarole in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes, then transfer with slotted spoon to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain escarole in a colander, pressing gently to remove excess water.
  • Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and water and bring to a boil, then add escarole and beans and simmer, uncovered, until carrots and celery are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • To save time, use canned or pre-cooked beans. If using dried beans, soak them overnight before cooking.
  • To make the soup more flavorful, use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions.
  • If you don't have escarole, you can use another leafy green, such as spinach or kale.
  • To make the polenta, use a medium-coarse cornmeal. This will give the polenta a slightly gritty texture.
  • If you don't have time to make the polenta, you can serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This white bean and escarole soup with spicy polenta is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is packed with flavor from the beans, escarole, and vegetables, and the polenta adds a creamy and spicy touch. This soup is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this white bean and escarole soup with spicy polenta a try.

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