Escarole Soup
January 29, 2020
Escarole soup, also known as wedding soup, is the perfect winter soup. It gets the name wedding soup from the Italian phrase 'minestra maritata', which translates to 'married soup', due to the flavor produced from the marriage of the escarole and meat.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 servings
Directions
1Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
2Add garlic and chopped celery to sauté for 1 minute
3Add escarole and sauté until wilted, about 4-5 minutes
4Add a pinch of salt
5Add chicken broth, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes
6While simmering, add cooked beans
7Season with salt and pepper
8Top with parmesan cheese
Ingredients
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 Chopped garlic cloves
1 lb Escarole, washed and chopped
2 Stalks celery
2 cup Cooked beans
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper
3 cup Chicken broth
Parmesan cheese