Monday, July 30, 2012

Spicy Bean & Escarole Soup

1 large head of escarole chopped
1 15.8 ounce can white beans rinsed
1 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
4 cups chicken stock + 2 cups water
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 









Heat a heavy bottomed pot to medium high.
Add the olive oil, onion, pinch of salt & red pepper flakes. Sauté until translucent about 5 minutes.
Put in the garlic, escarole, nutmeg, pepper & the remaining salt. Let the escarole wilt about 2 minutes.
Add the stock, water & beans. Simmer for 15 minutes. Squeeze over some fresh lemon juice & parmesan to serve.

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