Escarole and White Bean Soup

Warm up your soul with a comforting bowl of Escarole and White Bean Soup, the perfect blend of hearty and healthy. This rustic Italian-inspired soup combines tender escarole, creamy white beans, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth enriched with thyme and a hint of tangy lemon juice. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder is easy to make and packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant nutrients. Optional crushed red pepper flakes add a subtle heat, while a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese elevates each serving to gourmet status. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or as an elegant starter, serve it hot with crusty bread for a satisfying, wholesome meal that the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 15-oz cans canned white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 head escarole, roughly chopped
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 more minute to bloom the spices.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Add the rinsed and drained white beans to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Add the chopped escarole to the pot and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the escarole wilts and becomes tender.

Step 8

Stir in the lemon juice, taste, and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

Step 10

Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3147.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2094.7

Total Fat 76.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g
Cholesterol 35.7mg	0%
Sodium 7878.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 267.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.8g	0%
Total Sugars 41.4g
Protein 102.6g	0%

Vitamin D 23.8IU	0%
Calcium 1610.9mg	0%
Iron 27.8mg	0%
Potassium 7235.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.6%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 49.4%