LENTIL & ESCAROLE SOUP (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)

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This was yummy! I wanted to try something new and decided on this and was glad I did. Cook's Illustrated/America's Test Kitchen seldom ever lets me down. I served this over large croutons I made from stale bread I had in the freezer by cutting it into large cubes and toasting/drying it out in the oven.

Provided by Twiggyann

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium carrot, diced
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 celery, finely diced
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can small diced tomatoes
8 ounces brown lentils
1 parmesan cheese, rind (about 2 inches by 4 inches)
2 bay leaves
1 head escarole, cut into 1/2 inch wide strips (about 8 ounces)
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a 6 qt heavy sauce pan or dutch oven over medium heat until it starts to shimmer.
  • Add the onion, garlic, celery, carrot, parsley and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook until the vegetables are soft and reduced -- about 15 -20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Increase the heat to medium high, add the broth, water, tomatoes, lentil, Parmesan rind & bay leaves and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour - 1 1/4 hours until the lentils are soft.
  • Stir in escarole and cook for about 5 minutes until wilted. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese.

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