Description
Nourishing White Bean, Escarole, and Lemon Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy white beans with vibrant greens and zesty lemon for a delightful culinary experience. This soup offers the perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it ideal for any occasion. Whether enjoyed on a chilly night or served at a gathering, each bowl promises warmth, comfort, and nourishment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white beans (canned or soaked dried)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 2 cups escarole (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil until shimmering. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add drained white beans. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped escarole until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; let simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
- Just before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice into the pot and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Ladle soup into bowls garnished with additional escarole or fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg