Recipes Side Dish Beans and Peas Old World Escarole and Beans 4.8 (38) 30 Reviews 10 Photos After searching high and low for a soupy escarole and beans recipe, I finally created my own version. It tastes just like the appetizer I order at one of my favorite Italian restaurants in New York. It has a soupy consistency so best served in a bowl with a crusty bread for dipping. My husband asks me to make this every week. I promise you will love this recipe. The cooking technique removes the bitterness from the escarole while maintaining the firmness of the beans. Recipe by MissyPorkChop Published on February 9, 2018 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 10 10 10 10 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 slices bacon 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 head escarole, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth 1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and reserve the drippings in the pan. Add olive oil to the drippings and heat for 1 minute. Add the escarole; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue cooking and stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and beans, and season with red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Ladle into bowls to serve and top with the crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 228 Calories 11g Fat 22g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 228 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 15% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Sodium 927mg 40% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 10g 34% Total Sugars 1g Protein 10g Vitamin C 12mg 58% Calcium 153mg 12% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 575mg 12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved