Escarole Soup with Rice

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Level: Easy
Total: 45 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) extra-virgin olive oil
  2. 3 or 4 cloves garlic, finely minced, plus 4 or 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  3. 1/2 cup chopped onions
  4. 4 cups coarsely chopped escarole (about one head)
  5. 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock, or water
  6. 1/4 cup short-grain white rice, like arborio
  7. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  8. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

  1. Put 2 tablespoons oil in a large, deep saucepan over medium heat. When oil is hot, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add onions and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 more minutes. Add escarole and cook, tossing gently, until it begins to wilt, about another 3 minutes. Add stock and rice to the pan, bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and cook about 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Meanwhile, put remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet. When oil is hot, add sliced garlic and cook over medium-low heat until it turns golden brown and begins to crisp. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside. When rice is cooked through, season soup with salt and pepper, top with a grating of Parmesan and garnish with garlic slivers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 310
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 7 g
Protein 11 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Sodium 983 mg

 

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