Best 9 Italian Escarole And White Bean Soup Recipes

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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



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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

2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
1 medium head escarole, sliced finely (about 6 cups when cut finely)
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can peeled whole tomatoes
2 teaspoons oregano
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 -2 teaspoon aleppo pepper
salt and pepper

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



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
2 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans, with a little of the liquid
4 cups chicken broth
1 head escarole or 5 cups baby spinach, chopped
Fennel pollen, optional garnish
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional garnish

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



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 22m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pound escarole, chopped
Salt
4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (1-ounce) piece Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Serving suggestion: crusty bread

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



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads escarole
3/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans cannellini beans
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 (15.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
Parmesan cheese, for serving
Black pepper biscotti, for serving

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



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil
12 Italian sausages (about 3 pounds), casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 large head escarole, chopped (about 10 cups)
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large heads escarole
salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained
3 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped

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



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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

1 head escarole (1 pound), tough ribs discarded and leaves thinly sliced (8 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 large celery rib, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 carrots, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 (13 1/2- to 14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 cups water
1 (16- to 19-ounce) can white beans such as cannellini, rinsed and drained
Accompaniment: grated parmesan

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



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, quartered and sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine (I use Sauvignon Blanc)
1 cup chicken broth
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans (do not drain or rinse)
1 small escarole, tough stems removed and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

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



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1 bunch escarole or spinach, coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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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