White Bean, Wheat Berry, and Escarole Soup Recipe

Name: White Bean, Wheat Berry, and Escarole Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried baby lima beans or 1 lb other dried white bean, picked over; 2 ham hocks; ⅔ cup wheat berries; 8 cups water; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 carrots, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled; 1 head escarole, chopped coarsely (about 1 pound); 3 garlic cloves, minced

Servings: persons

1 lb dried baby lima beans or 1 lb other dried white bean, picked over
2 ham hocks
⅔ cup wheat berries
8 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
2 medium onions, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 head escarole, chopped coarsely (about 1 pound)
3 garlic cloves, minced

1
In a bowl soak beans in water to cover by 2 inches overnight or quick-soak and drain.
2
In a heavy kettle (at least 5 quarts) simmer ham hocks and wheat berries in water and broth, covered, 1 hour.
3
Add drained beans and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce to a simmer and skim froth.
5
Add onions, carrots, celery, bay leaf, and rosemary and simmer, covered, until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
6
Transfer ham hocks with a slotted spoon to a cutting board.
7
Discard fat and bones and chop meat.
8
In a blender or food processor puree 3 cups soup.
9
Stir puree into soup with chopped meat and escarole and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
10
Stir in garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
11
Soup may be made 4 days ahead (cool uncovered before chilling covered.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried baby lima beans or 1 lb other dried white bean, picked over, 2 ham hocks, ⅔ cup wheat berries, 8 cups water, and more.

Yes, White Bean, Wheat Berry, and Escarole Soup 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.

White Bean, Wheat Berry, and Escarole Soup

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