Escarole Soup With Rice

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12

Satisfy Your Cravings with Delicious Escarole Soup with Rice Recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

253

Sugar

Fat

12g

Escarole soup with rice is a healthy and easy-to-make dish that is light enough to be eaten during any season. It is perfect for those trying to eat healthily without sacrificing flavor, especially during the cold winter months. This soup is a popular food in Southern Italy and is served in many Italian restaurants worldwide.

Instructions

1.	In a pot, melt butter and sauté onions until soft.
2.	Add the cleaned and cut escarole to the pot and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes.
3.	Pour the meat broth into the pot, add salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
4.	Reduce the heat, then add the arborio rice to the pot.
5.	Cover and cook for 18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.	Serve with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top.

PROS

Escarole is very low in calories and high in fiber, which makes this soup a perfect choice for weight-watchers.

This soup is rich in Vitamin C and K, as well as folate and iron.

CONS

Some people dislike the slightly bitter taste of escarole and may not enjoy this dish.

It can be a little challenging to cut down the bitterness of the escarole by sufficiently cooking it without overcooking the rice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The unique combination of fiber and micronutrients contained in escarole make it a highly beneficial addition to a healthy diet.
The moderate iron content is excellent for people with iron-deficiency anemia and other related health conditions.

	1 head escarole , cleaned and cut into bite size
	4 tablespoons butter
	2 tablespoons onions , chopped
	3 1/2 cups meat broth
	1 cup arborio rice
	salt and pepper
	1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese , grated