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Escarole and Chickpea Soup with Garlic Toast
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If you're looking for a healthy and filling vegetarian soup that's quick, cheap and easy, this Escarole and Chickpea Soup is it.
Prep Time:
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
20
minutes
mins
Total Time:
25
minutes
mins
Yield:
4
servings
Course:
Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
1
teaspoon
extra virgin olive oil
4
cloves
garlic
4
cups
vegetable broth
2
cups
canned chickpeas
(rinsed and drained)
5
cups
chopped escarole leaves
(from 1 head)
fresh cracked pepper
(to taste)
1
Parmesan cheese rind
(plus fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano, for serving (optional))
4
1 ounce small slices Sourdough bread
((or 2 large, cut in half))
olive oil spray
Instructions
Smash 3 of the garlic cloves with the side of a knife. Cut the 4th clove in half.
Heat a medium pot or Dutch Oven on medium heat; when hot add the oil.
Add the 3 smashed garlic cloves and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes.
Add the broth, Parmesan rind and chickpeas and bring to a boil. Then add the escarole and cook until it wilts, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, spritz the bread with olive oil and place in the broiler or toaster, until golden brown.
Take the garlic halves and rub them all over the toasted bread.
To serve, discard the garlic and cheese rind. Ladle into 4 bowls and serve with fresh grated Parmesan. Serve with garlic toast.
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Nutrition
Serving:
1
1/2 cups
,
Calories:
222
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
38
g
,
Protein:
10.5
g
,
Fat:
4
g
,
Saturated Fat:
0.5
g
,
Sodium:
466
mg
,
Fiber:
8.5
g
,
Sugar:
5.5
g
- WW Points:
3