Old World Escarole and Beans Recipe
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Old World Escarole and Beans

By: MrsPorkChop  
"After searching high and low for a soupy escarole and beans recipe, I finally created my own version. It tastes just like the appetizer I order at one of my favorite Italian restaurants in New York. It has a soupy consistency so best served in a bowl with a crusty bread for dipping. My husband asks me to make this every week. I promise you will love this recipe. The cooking technique removes the bitterness from the escarole while maintaining the firmness of the beans."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 8 times with an average star rating of 4.9 Read Reviews (7)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 head escarole, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and reserve the drippings in the pan. Add olive oil to the drippings and heat for 1 minute. Add the escarole; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue cooking and stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and beans, and season with red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Ladle into bowls to serve and top with the crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 247 | Total Fat: 13.9g | Cholesterol: 11mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2008 by ManassasMa 
My grandmother used to make this (using any kind of pork she happened to have on hand, or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by ROCHRIST 
This recipe is awesome, i made it for my family a few times. I also used Smoked pork hocks... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2007 by Diana S. 
I'm happy to be the first to review this recipe. It is delicious! We live in a predominantly ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by nickster 
I substituted the escarole with spinach because I did not want to chance the bitterness of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by Jenna 
Delicious, but what do you do with the bacon? It doesn't say if you're supposed to throw it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2008 by care3135 
I found this receipe to be great. Good to bring to the office for lunch. I added bulgar and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by SANDRADIFF 
Delicious - a light soup with a nice garlic flavor. Skipped the red pepper because we don't... MORE

 
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