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DEL.ICIO.USEscarole and Bean Soup
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IN THE KITCHEN WITH . . . / LINDA ARMENTI, ROSWELL:
SOUP: Escarole and Bean Soup
Nominated by Betsy Landers:
"I have just returned home from a delightful evening spent in the kitchen of my neighbor, Linda Armenti, with four other women from our subdivision. As an offering of our neighborhood women's club, Linda volunteered to teach a class on bread-making in her home.
"I knew that Linda was fond of cooking, but I never knew what an expert she was. She obviously loves cooking and baking. For Linda, it is a passion more than a hobby. Having always been vaguely intimidated by making yeast breads, I was awed by her confidence and knowledge. What struck me most was how relaxed she was about throwing in 'a little of this and a little of that' [and] how much fun she seemed to be having.
Hands on time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 6
Ingredients:
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4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
2 heads escarole, torn into pieces
2 tablespoons butter
2 carrots, finely diced
1 onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 (15.8 -ounce) can white kidney beans (cannelloni), rinsed and drained
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup ditalini pasta or other small pasta
Salt and black pepper to taste
In a skillet, add 2 tablespoons oil and saute escarole until wilted. Set aside.
Instructions:
In a large pot, melt butter. Add carrots, onion and garlic. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and stir to coat. Saute over low heat until vegetables soften. Add beans, escarole and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer.
Meanwhile, cook pasta. Drain and add to soup. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook pasta. Drain and add to soup. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes:
"When deciding on a recipe to submit, I thought it should be a bread item, " Linda Armenti says, "but then I thought it would be nice to put in my favorite soup recipe that I got from my mom, Italia Yarmosh. Mom and Pop are retired in the Poconos and I miss them dearly. Making this soup reminds me of them. I love you, Mom!"
If you like a thinner soup, add additional chicken broth.
If you like a thinner soup, add additional chicken broth.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 335 calories (percent of calories from fat, 35), 19 grams protein, 38 grams carbohydrates, 12 grams fiber, 14 grams fat, 10 milligrams cholesterol, 431 milligrams sodium.
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