Italian White Bean Soup With Escarole Combo Recipe

Name: Italian White Bean Soup With Escarole Combo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 stalk celery, chopped fine; 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 head escarole, washed 3 times and coarsley chopped; 13-½ cup parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 cup small shell pasta

Servings: persons

1
Saute onion and celery in olive oil till soft.
2
Add garlic and saute another 5 minutes.
3
Add broth and pepper.
4
Bring to a boil and then simmer 5-10 minutes.
5
Add beans and simmer 10 minutes.
6
Remove 2 large scoops (about 2 cups) of beans from the pot and set aside.
7
With a slotted spoon remove the rest of the solids from the broth and puree in food processor.
8
Put the puree and the reserved beans back into the broth.
9
Put in the escarole and simmer 10-15 minutes.
10
Add the cheese.
11
Stir well.
12
Add the pasta and cook on low for 10-15 minutes.
13
Serve with salad and a great crusty garlic bread.
14
Note: you can use northern beans instead of cannelini and I like to use parmesan/romano cheese for a stronger flavor.

2884

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

104

Carbs

254

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced, 1 stalk celery, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Italian White Bean Soup With Escarole Combo falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian White Bean Soup With Escarole Combo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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