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Escarole and White Bean Soup

Escarole and White Bean Soup

  • Yield: Serves 10
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 35 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 Medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 Celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 14.5 oz Petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 31 oz Canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 head Escarole, coarsely chopped
  • Shredded Asiago, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes, until vegetables are soft.
  3. Stir in the garlic and seasonings and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes, broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in beans and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Gently stir in the escarole and cook for 3 minutes, until just starting to wilt.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with Asiago.
  8. Serve immediately.