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Hearty Escarole Soup with Pancetta

October 27, 2017 By Patricia 16 Comments

Hearty Escarole Soup with Pancetta is a fall favorite in my house. It’s filling and so easy to make when the nights turn chilly.

Hearty Escarole Soup with Pancetta is a hearty dish for the fall. You'll love how easy it is to make this soup!

It’s soup time! Finally, right? My husband is the soup maker in my home, and any chance he has to make a hearty soup he takes it. This Hearty Escarole Soup with Pancetta was all his (delicious) idea.

There’s nothing better in my book than when the temperatures dip and you can break out those sweaters and boots. It takes a little longer to get to that point here in Phoenix compared to other spots across the country, but when the time hits, there’s no turning back (even though we can still slide on our flip flops during the day if we want).

Hearty Escarole Soup with Pancetta is delicious and filled with wonderful ingredients. This soup is easy to make, and definitely delicious.

What’s your favorite kind of soup? Do you like yours thick and creamy like my Roasted Tomato Bisque with Blue Cheese Croutons? Filled to the rim with chunky ingredients like Beef Barley and Mushroom Soup? Spicy and hearty like chili? I’d pick all of these, and I’d also add Hearty Escarole Soup with Pancetta to the bunch.

I love adding greens to soups. It gives you a healthy dose of vegetables, nice color, and they can easily sit next to many other ingredients in your bowl. If you like greens in soup, too, you’ll love my Vegetable Noodle Soup with Greens. 

Hearty Escarole Soup with Pancetta is a tasty and hearty soup for any night of the week. Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over the top of this soup for part of a lovely meal.

Have you ever had escarole? It’s a little curly and has a slightly bitter bite to it. In my opinion, that makes it perfect to add to soups. Next to the buttery beans, creamy potatoes, and slightly salty pancetta, the escarole in Hearty Escarole Soup with Pancetta is a welcome addition.

I’ve even used escarole as a topping to pizza, in soups, and on its own as a salad. So versatile!

We eat a lot of hearty soups at my house. Soup is so easy to make, and you can toss just about anything into the mix. Who wants to fuss over exotic ingredients and time-consuming cook times at the end of the day? I definitely don’t!

Hearty Escarole Soup with Pancetta is an easy soup to make for part of a filling meal. You'll love the ingredients in this delicious soup.

Hearty Escarole Soup with Pancetta is a soup that you’ll have on the table in no time. Serve it with some crusty bread and a side of veggies for a complete and delicious meal.

Hearty Escarole Soup with Pancetta is a tasty soup that's perfect for dinner! You'll love this delicious soup, and the fact that it's so easy to make!

 

Nutrition

Calories

605 cal

Fat

45 g

Carbs

12 g

Protein

33 g
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Yields Serves 6

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ounces pancetta, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 head escarole greens, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 (14-ounce) can cannellini beans, divided
  • 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 12 ounces water
  • Grated Parmesan cheese as garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. When hot, add the pancetta and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir.
  2. Add the escarole and potato. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the broth, water, and half the beans. Mash the other half of the beans slightly and add to the pot.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Filed Under: Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes Tagged With: Escarole, gluten free, hearty soup, Soup

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Comments

  1. Lorna says

    October 27, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    My Nana used to make a version of this. Brings back memories. Do you have any chilli recipes?
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    • Patricia says

      October 27, 2017 at 5:14 pm

      I hope you'll try this one, Lorna! I love family recipes! I have this chili recipe for you to try, Lorna. Enjoy! https://www.azgrabaplate.com/easy-weekend-chili/
      Reply
  2. Lindansarmama says

    October 27, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    That looks very tasty. Otherwise I like clear vegetable soups to be best.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 27, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      Thanks, Linda! Enjoy!
      Reply
  3. Kait Around The Kingdom says

    October 27, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    Wow this look delicious! Perfect for the chilly weather
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 29, 2017 at 4:37 pm

      Thanks, Kait! For sure!
      Reply
  4. Mary says

    October 27, 2017 at 6:29 pm

    That sounds so wholesome and delicious! I love it.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 29, 2017 at 4:37 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Mary!
      Reply
  5. Cait Weingartner says

    October 28, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    This soup looks simply delicious! One of my favorite things about this time of year, is breaking out the soup pot and making hearty soups. I'm definitely going to be giving this one a try.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 29, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      Thanks, Cait! I'm right there with you!
      Reply
  6. Megan Anne says

    October 28, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    Every part of this sounds so amazing! I'm going to have to give this a try the next time we have a chilly day!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 29, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      Thanks so much, Megan Anne! Enjoy!
      Reply
  7. Joscelyn says

    October 29, 2017 at 6:10 am

    Yum, does this soup sound amazing! The perfect meal for this chilly weather!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 29, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      Thanks, Joscelyn! Enjoy!
      Reply
  8. Pammy says

    October 30, 2017 at 4:07 am

    Thanks for sharing your healthy recipe. I will soon give it a try!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2017 at 3:34 pm

      Thanks, Pammy! Enjoy!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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