Garlic Chicken Soup

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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   Put the garlic on a piece of foil, brush it with 1 tablespoon of the oil, enclose it in the foil and bake for about 30 minutes, until it is just tender.

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   Unwrap it and let it cool.

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   Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil in a pot.

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   Coarsely chop the rabe and add it to the water; when the water returns to a rolling boil, remove the rabe with a slotted spoon.

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   Set the rabe aside and add the pasta to the water.

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   Boil until tender, about 8 minutes; drain and set aside.

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   When the garlic is cool enough to handle, peel and chop it.

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   Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a heavy 3-quart saucepan.

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    Add the garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring, about 2 minutes, until the garlic begins to coat the bottom of the pan.

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    Pour about 1/2 cup of the broth into the pan, bring to a simmer and stir to dissolve the garlic.

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    Add the remaining broth and the hot pepper.

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    Stir in the rabe and the pasta.

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    Season with salt and serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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