In the culinary world, Italian escarole and white bean soup stands as a delectable and comforting dish, embodying the essence of rustic Italian cuisine. This hearty soup, often referred to as "Pasta e Fagioli" or "Minestra di Escarola e Fagioli," has been a beloved staple in Italian households for generations, passed down from one generation to the next. With its humble origins in the countryside, this soup showcases the beauty of simple, wholesome ingredients, offering a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that is sure to warm the soul and satisfy the appetite.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
ESCAROLE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
This is a variation on a recipe from Lidia Bastianich. I added a few ingredients that my family loves and cut out a lot of fat. It was terrific when I made it for lunch the other day. If you cant find Aleppo pepper use crushed red pepper flakes. I love the fragrance that Aleppo pepper gives dishes though. If you used vegetable stock this would be a wonderful and filling vegetarian soup as well.
Provided by Transylmania
Categories Greens
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium sized soup pot combine the beans and stock and bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, oregano, escarole, and juice from the tomatoes. Break the tomatoes up a bit with your hands before you add them. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet heat the olive oil. When it is hot add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute and then add your Aleppo pepper. Cook together for about 1 more minute. Try not to let it burn.
- Add the oil with garlic and pepper to the soup, and let cook for 5 more minutes. Add salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 60.5, Carbohydrate 64.8, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 25.3
WHITE BEAN AND ESCAROLE SOUP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan along with the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Season with the salt and cook, stirring often for about 4 minutes, or until fragrant and soft. Add the red pepper flakes, if using, and cannellini beans and stir to combine.
- Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add the escarole and stir to wilt. Cook an additional 5 minutes. Serve topped with a drizzle of the remaining olive oil, fennel pollen and Parmigiano-Reggiano, if using.
ESCAROLE AND BEAN SOUP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 22m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the escarole and saute until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt. Add the chicken broth, beans, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and simmer until the beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Ladle the soup into 6 bowls. Drizzle 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil over each. Serve with crusty bread.
ESCAROLE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fill a large basin with water and add escarole; drain basin, refill with water, and return escarole to basin. Repeat this process at least 4 times, or until basin is free of sand. Drain, and chop escarole into bite-size pieces.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add escarole and cook 20 minutes. Drain.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add beans in their liquid, oregano, red-pepper flakes, chicken broth, and escarole. Raise heat and bring soup to a simmer; cover and cook 15 minutes.
- Place biscotti in individual serving bowls. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
ESCAROLE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND WHITE BEANS
Serve this dish as a side at a pot-luck gathering or for a quick-and-easy one-pot dinner.
Categories Soup/Stew Bean Leafy Green Sauté Sausage White Wine Winter Prosciutto Escarole Simmer Bon Appétit Dinner
Yield 12 servings as a side-dish or 6 as main-course
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sauté sausage until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 6 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl, leaving drippings in pot. Reduce heat to medium; add onion to pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add prosciutto and sauté 1 minute. Mix in garlic and crushed red pepper. Add escarole and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook 2 minutes. Add beans, stock and sausage and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Top with grated Parmesan, if desired.
ESCAROLE AND BEANS
This is a creamy concoction of escarole and beans. It's rich, and it's divine! It's also best served with a warm crusty Italian bread.
Provided by KristaP
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in escarole, turning to coat with oil. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes, or until tender.
- In a separate skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic. Pour in beans with juices, and simmer until creamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in escarole and parsley; simmer 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 18.7 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 543.4 mg, Sugar 1 g
ESCAROLE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Bean Leafy Green Vegetable Sauté Quick & Easy Lunch Fall Healthy Escarole Simmer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook escarole in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes, then transfer with slotted spoon to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain escarole in a colander, pressing gently to remove excess water.
- Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and water and bring to a boil, then add escarole and beans and simmer, uncovered, until carrots and celery are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
ESCAROLE WITH WHITE BEANS
I grew up eating this, not just as a side dish, but as a main meal. My grandmother would make a pot of it, and spoon some over a thick slab of Italian bread, which would absorb the juices. This is true comfort food to me! However, if that doesn't sound like a meal to you, you can always add 1 pound of Italian sausage. Reduce the olive oil to 1 T., and cook the sausage, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing. Then add the onions to the pan and continue from there.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add onions to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and broth and bring to a boil. Add the beans, escarole, salt, and pepper. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the escarole is completely wilted, about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve.
WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ESCAROLE
This escarole and bean soup has become a favorite because it uses kitchen staples, it's packed with healthy ingredients and is a cinch to prepare. If I can't find escarole, I sub fresh spinach at the very end of cooking. -Gina Samokar, North Haven, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes., Stir in orzo and escarole. Return to a boil; cook 12-14 minutes or until orzo is tender. Add beans; heat through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle servings with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh escarole: Fresh escarole has a slightly bitter taste that pairs well with the other ingredients in this soup. If you can't find fresh escarole, you can use baby kale or spinach as a substitute.
- Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight will help them to cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
- Use a good-quality olive oil: The olive oil in this soup adds a lot of flavor, so it's important to use a good-quality oil. Look for an extra-virgin olive oil that is made with olives from Italy.
- Season the soup to taste: This soup is very versatile, so you can adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if you like a spicy soup.
- Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers: This soup is delicious served with crusty bread or crackers for dipping. You can also top the soup with grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon.
Conclusion:
This Italian escarole and white bean soup is a flavorful and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The escarole adds a slightly bitter taste to the soup, while the white beans add a creamy texture. The soup is also packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.
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