Posted picture yesterday on Instagram and got several recipe requests for my Healhty Soup – Thank you by the way & here it is.
I adore soups! – they are filling and a sneaky way to get your veggies. This is such an easy, healthy soup & great anytime of year – I make it often.
1 bunch of Escarole – bottom cut off discarded – rough chop. Place in a clean sink filled with cold water and rinse 2x’s ( Escarole is often sandy and gritty – needs washing )
1/2 Lg chopped onion
4 cloves of garlic finley chopped
1/4 tsp S&P
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
Saute using 1/4 cup EVO and 1Tb Butter until translucent
Add your clean Escarole
Cover 3/4 the way up with bottled water ( I use bottled water in my soups – not tap – but your choice )
Stir and cover the rest of the way with Vegetable Stock – (no MSG – Low sodium is best )
S&P again ( season in layers to build on the flavors)
Bring to a boil – reduce and simmer at least 45 – 60 min
Top with fresh grated Parmesan Cheese & Croutons ( red pepper flakes too – if you like the heat )
Little Extras
- I take part of the rind from the parmeansean cheese and to toss in when cooking to add great flavor and salt)
- For added protein – saute chicken thighs cleaned and skin removed with your onions/garlic until brown than add escarole etc…..
- Depending on my mood – I may add a chicken bouillon cube letsmakeknorr.com
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