Best 10 Chicken Escarole Soup Recipes

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Chicken escarole soup is an easy-to-make yet delicious and hearty soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The main ingredients in this soup are chicken, escarole, and a flavorful broth. The escarole adds a slightly bitter flavor to the soup, which is balanced out by the sweetness of the carrots and the savory flavor of the chicken. This soup is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy and nutritious meal option.

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EASY CHICKEN-ESCAROLE SOUP



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Escarole is a pleasantly bitter green that cooks quickly, so if you want to keep some of its texture in a soup, stir it in at the end, just to wilt it. The chicken is browned to provide depth of flavor, adding chickeny goodness to the olive oil and enriching the broth. If you have any white beans on hand, strain them and add to the soup during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (3 or 4 pieces)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
6 cups chicken stock
1 head escarole (about 1 pound), wilted spots trimmed

Steps:

  • In a small Dutch oven or a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper; put them in the pan, fattier side down, and cook until browned on the bottom and some of the fat has rendered out, 4 minutes. Flip the thighs over, tuck the garlic in around them and cook until the garlic is browned and aromatic, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken stock and simmer until the thighs are cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove the thighs from the pot and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • While the soup is cooking, cut the leaves of the escarole away from the core and wash well in cold water, especially the white part near the base, where most of the dirt collects. Tear the leaves into 2-inch pieces.
  • Stir the escarole into the pot a handful at a time until it all fits, then cover and cook until tender, 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot and bring back to a simmer. Serve hot.

CHICKEN ESCAROLE SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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This is an old recipe from southern Italy. My mother gave it to me when I was first married. It started out as a holidays-only dish...but my children and grandchildren love it so much that we have it every chance we get!-Norma Manna, Hobe Sound, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 24 servings (6 qt.)

Number Of Ingredients 16

15 chicken wings
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 celery ribs, sliced
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 large onion, diced
3-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper
4 quarts water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound ground beef
1 small head (about 5 to 6 ounce) escarole, cored and separated

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, combine wings, carrots, potato, celery, tomato, onion, 1 Tbsp. salt, pepper and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken and vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, for the meatballs, combine egg, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, cheese and the remaining salt in a large bowl. Crumble beef into mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into marble-sized balls., Remove chicken meat from bones and cut into bite-sized pieces. Discard bones. Return chicken to the pot. Add meatballs and escarole; cook until meatballs are no longer pink, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

LENTIL AND CHICKEN SOUP WITH SWEET POTATOES AND ESCAROLE



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Turn a leftover roast chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken into a hearty dinner soup in just about half an hour, then add a nice dose of brightness to it with lots of fresh dill and lemon juice.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Sweet Potato/Yam     Lentil     Celery     Garlic     Escarole     Dill     Lemon Juice     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quick and Healthy     Healthy     Winter     Dinner

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cooked chicken carcass (from 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken or homemade roast chicken)
1 lb. sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled, cut into 1" pieces
3/4 cup French lentils (about 5 oz.), rinsed
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
10 celery stalks, sliced on the bias into 1/4" slices
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 1/2 of a store-bought rotisserie chicken or homemade roast chicken)
1/2 head escarole, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped dill
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place chicken carcass, potatoes, lentils, and 1 tsp. salt in a large pot. Cover with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are fork tender and lentils are cooked through, 10-12 minutes. Discard chicken carcass.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high. Add celery and garlic and cook, stirring often, until celery and garlic are lightly golden brown and tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Stir celery, garlic, shredded chicken, and escarole into soup and cook, stirring occasionally, until escarole is wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in dill and lemon juice; season soup with salt.

CHICKEN SOUP WITH ADZUKI BEANS, ESCAROLE, AND SWEET POTATO



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This absolutely delicious soup was created to help use up the Adzuki beans, wild rice, and sweet potatoes in my pantry. I decided to use the sweet potato instead of regular potatoes, and was delightfully surprised by the wonderful flavor blend it created with the sweetness of the onions, garlic, and Adzuki beans. I also wanted to try escarole in a soup, and the result was fantastic. Adzuki beans are found in any health food or specialty store, and in many national grocery chains. They have a great nutty, slightly sweet taste, and are especially tasty added to chicken soups of any kind.

Provided by BFHAWKINS

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ quarts chicken broth
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup dry adzuki beans
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 onions, cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 zucchini, cubed
1 yellow squash, cubed
⅓ medium head escarole, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the chicken broth in a large pot. Mix in the chicken thighs, adzuki beans, wild rice, onions, and garlic. Season with sage, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from the pot, shred with a fork, and set aside.
  • Stir the sweet potato into the pot. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, until sweet potato is slightly tender. Mix in the zucchini, yellow squash, and escarole. Continue cooking 15 minutes.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Cook until heated through. Increase the amount of broth if the soup seems too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 40.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHICKEN AND ESCAROLE SOUP WITH FENNEL



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Provided by Gerald Colapinto

Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Escarole     Bon Appétit     California     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cups chopped onions
4 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 14- to 15-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
8 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 head of escarole, cut into wide strips
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix in onions, celery, garlic, and fennel seeds. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until vegetables and chicken are tender, about 15 minutes. Add escarole; simmer until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Serve, passing cheese separately.

EASY CHICKEN WHITE BEAN ESCAROLE SOUP



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I love to buy already roasted chickens on busy nights, and this easy soup is a great way to use the leftover meat!

Provided by Patti Koehler

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 - 32 oz box chicken broth
2 to 3 c cooked shredded chicken
2 - 15 oz can(s) white cannellini beans - rinsed and drained
1 bunch escarole, well washed and roughly chopped
1 c sliced celery
3/4 c chopped carrot
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp minced jarred garlic or equivalent fresh
1 small onion, chopped
2 Tbsp dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
1 tsp black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Using a large skillet, or directly in your soup pot if it is fairly wide, heat olive oil. Add celery and saute until it starts to turn translucent, then add escarole and garlic. Toss mixture until escarole wilts. If you used a skillet, transfer celery/escarole/garlic mixture to soup pot.
  • 2. Add chicken broth, carrots, seasonings, onions and shredded chicken and bring to a boil. Add beans and parmesan cheese and bring again to a boil, then reduce to simmer for at least 45 minutes to blend flavors.
  • 3. This is an easy do-ahead soup, and could easily be set up in a crock pot after step 1. Allow 3 to 4 hours on high, or 6 to 8 hours on low.
  • 4. Serve with parmesan cheese for topping and crusty bread on the side for a delicious meal!

CHICKEN AND ESCAROLE SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Chicken and Escarole Soup With Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by frozenmargarita

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 2h

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (4 lb) chicken, cut up
1 large onion, cut in half
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
1 bay leaf
1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, and veal)
2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup grated romano cheese, plus additional for serving
2 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1/3 cup milk
1 (13 3/4-14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium celery ribs, sliced
1 small escarole, cut into 1/2-inch strips, with tough stems discarded (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • In 8-quart Dutch oven or saucepot, combine chicken, onion, peppercorns, bay leaf, and 12 cups water; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour and 15 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare meatballs: In large bowl, with hands, combine ground meat, garlic, egg, parsley, pepper, 1/2 cup Romano cheese, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and milk to form a thick paste. Mix bread-crumb mixture into meat mixture just until blended. Shape meat mixture into about seventy 1-inch meatballs and place on cookie sheet; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to bowl; cool until easy to handle. Discard skin and bones from chicken; cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Reserve 2 cups cut-up chicken; refrigerate remaining chicken for use another day. Pour chicken broth through sieve lined with paper towels into large bowl. Let stand a few seconds until fat separates from meat juice. Skim fat from broth and discard.
  • Return broth to clean Dutch oven or saucepot; add canned chicken broth and 2 teaspoons salt; heat to boiling over high heat. Stir in carrots and celery; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add meatballs and 1/4 cup Romano cheese; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in escarole and reserved chicken; heat through. Serve with grated Romano cheese to sprinkle over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 116, Sodium 781.1, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 28.6

CHICKEN-ESCAROLE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Leafy Green     Poultry     Low Fat     Low/No Sugar     Parmesan     Fall     Spring     Winter     Healthy     Escarole     Self

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups (2 quarts) chicken broth
1 tsp lemon zest
2 bay leaves
1/2 medium onion, grated
1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 ounces), halved
1 head escarole (about 3 cups), rinsed and cut into 1-inch squares
6 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil in a large soup pot over medium-high, then stir in zest, bay leaves and onion. Add chicken, reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. Remove chicken and cool before cutting into bite-size pieces. Return soup to a boil, then stir in escarole and chicken pieces. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, another 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Salt and pepper; garnish each bowl with 1 tbsp Parmesan.

ESCAROLE SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND RICE



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What could be better on a cold night with some crusty bread & a bottle of wine??

Provided by Lucca Rossi

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tbsp olive oil
1 carrot, diced
1 onion, diced
1 celery rib, diced
4 clove garlic, minced
7 1/2 c chicken broth
3/4 c rice, aborio works well
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 lb escarole, about 1 sm head, leaves washed & cut into 1/2 inch ribbons
1 1/4 lb chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp fresh parsley
6 Tbsp parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the carrot, onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the broth, rice, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes
  • 2. Add the escarole to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until the escarole is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and pepper. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering for just 1 minute. The chicken should be done.
  • 3. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the parsley and Parmesan.
  • 4. For a richer soup, stir two well-beaten eggs into the pot along with the parsley and Parmesan cheese (after removing the pot from the heat).

ESCAROLE SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND RICE



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Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
7 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
3/4 cup rice, preferably arborio
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 pound escarole, leaves washed and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons
1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the carrot, onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the broth, rice, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes. 2. Add the escarole to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until the escarole is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and pepper. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering for just 1 minute. The chicken should be done. 3. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the parsley and Parmesan.

Tips:

  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot for this soup, as it will need plenty of room to simmer.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken. Just shred it and add it to the soup when you add the escarole.
  • If you don't have any chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth instead. Just add a little extra salt to the soup.
  • Be sure to wash the escarole thoroughly before using it. You can also remove the tough center ribs if you like.
  • Add the escarole to the soup just before serving. This will help to keep it from wilting.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Chicken escarole soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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