Escarole and White Bean Soup
Warm up your soul with a comforting bowl of Escarole and White Bean Soup, the perfect blend of hearty and healthy. This rustic Italian-inspired soup combines tender escarole, creamy white beans, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth enriched with thyme and a hint of tangy lemon juice. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder is easy to make and packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant nutrients. Optional crushed red pepper flakes add a subtle heat, while a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese elevates each serving to gourmet status. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or as an elegant starter, serve it hot with crusty bread for a satisfying, wholesome meal that the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 15-oz cans canned white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 head escarole, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
Stir in the dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 more minute to bloom the spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the rinsed and drained white beans to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Add the chopped escarole to the pot and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the escarole wilts and becomes tender.
Stir in the lemon juice, taste, and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.0 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 7878 mg | 343% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.1 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 73.8 g | 264% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 102.6 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1611 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 7236 mg | 154% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
