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Escarole and White Bean Soup recipe is a Italian Dinner meal that takes 40 minutes to make. If you enjoy Italian for Dinner, you will like Escarole and White Bean Soup!

Escarole and White Bean Soup

Escarole and White Bean Soup Recipe
Escarole and White Bean Soup

In trying to save money and eat healthier, experts and cooks alike recommend having a "no meat" meal at least once a week, so I've been on the hunt for satisfying no-meat inspirations to satisfy my poulty loving husband and my own meat lover's soul. This soup was a last minute one pot wonder inspired by a recipe I saw a few years ago for a post thanksgiving veg out in Bon Appetit (http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2009/02/kale_and_white_bean_stew) here is my interpretation of the recipe to get a similar feel. This soup is packed with nutrition and also will satisfy any meat lover for a no-meat weeknight meal !

Escarole and White Bean Soup

What Course Is Escarole and White Bean Soup?

Escarole and White Bean Soup is for Dinner.


How Long Does Escarole and White Bean Soup Recipe Take To Prepare?

Escarole and White Bean Soup takes 10 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Escarole and White Bean Soup Recipe Take To Cook?

Escarole and White Bean Soup takes 40 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Escarole and White Bean Soup Recipe Make?

Escarole and White Bean Soup makes 14 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Escarole and White Bean Soup Recipe?

The ingredients for Escarole and White Bean Soup are:

(Note: all the veggies are rough dice/chopped - this is rustic, no need for preciseness)
3 tbsp of Butter
3 tbsp of Olive Oil
1 Medium Head of Escarole-Core removed and chopped coarsely
2 Medium Yellow Onions-diced
4 Stalks of Celery (chopped)
5 Medium Carrots- rough chopped
1 Cup of sliced Leeks
1 Medium Zucchini sliced (about 1 and 1/2 cups)
2 cans of No Sodium Added Del Monte Diced Tomatoes (2 14.5oz Cans)
2 cans of Cannellini Beans (2 15.5 oz Cans)
4 cloves of minced Garlic
2-3 sprigs of Fresh Thyme (or 1 tsp of dried)
1 Bay Leaf
1/4 cup of Parsley
2 cubes of Vegan - Vegetable Bouillion
Juice of 1 Lemon
5-6 cups of Vegetable Broth (I used organic)
1 cup of Water
Salt and Pepper to taste


How Do I Make Escarole and White Bean Soup?

Here is how you make Escarole and White Bean Soup:

Prep your veggies, and pull out your biggest soup pot. On medium high heat, melt your butter and olive - add your carrots, celery, onions and leeks (add a sprinkle of salt and few grinds of pepper). Let these cook (stirring occasionally) until soft and the onion is translucent. Add your diced tomatoes (2 cans), garlic, thyme, 1/2 your parsley, and your bay leaf - stir to combine. Add your veggie stock and water, toss in your bouillon cubes, add your escarole and combine. Add in the beans, cover and bring simmer for about 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally. The escarole will wilt and the soup will slightly thicken with the beans. Turn heat down to low and let sit for a about 10 minutes and serve. Serving Size: Makes about 14 servings, enough for a left over good bag my for dinner guest, 3 dinner servings and sick neighbor care package.. AND Leftovers ! Number of Servings: 14Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user S.INTHEBIGCITY.


What's The Nutritional Info For Escarole and White Bean Soup?

The nutritional information for Escarole and White Bean Soup is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 14
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 186.3
  • Total Fat: 6.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.5 mg
  • Sodium: 1,090.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 7.5 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Escarole and White Bean Soup?

Escarole and White Bean Soup is Italian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Escarole and White Bean Soup Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Escarole and White Bean Soup is Vegetarian


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