DAD'S ESCAROLE AND BEAN SOUP

Dad's Escarole and Bean Soup image

This is a very easy and delicious soup recipe that my father started making and has since become a favorite of family and friends! You can add more or less garlic depending on your liking. Serve with Italian bread and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Islandgirl17

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
6 cups water
6 cubes chicken bouillon
3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound torn escarole
6 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the water, chicken bouillon, cannellini beans, and diced tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes.
Stir in the torn escarole, and continue simmering until the escarole is tender, about 30 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 5 to 10 minutes more before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1732.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g