Escarole and Bean Soup

By mytastytreasures

Looking for a simple, good for you soup recipe? Try this delicious healthy low fat Escarole and Bean Soup. It's short on calories but big in flavor!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 pound escarole, chopped and rinsed (I use 2-3 heads)
• Salt to taste
• 4 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 1 can (15 ounce) cannellini beans not rinsed
• 1 piece (1 ounce) Parmesan
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Red pepper flakes, to taste, optional

Preparation

Step 1

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.