Mama's escarole soup

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Onion, chopped
2 Carrots, sliced
1 Potato, peeled, diced (opt)
2 cups Chicken broth
2 Heads of escarole, well
Washed and coarsely cut

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and gently brown garlic. Add onion, carrots and if using, the potato (this helps to thicken the soup as it breaks up), and after 1 minute, the broth. Add escarole, cover and let come to a boil. Lower to simmer for 1 hour. For more liquid soup, add a little more broth or water. Its also delicious to add spareribs and/or a few pieces of Italian sausages before you brown the vegetables. Make sure the meat is well cooked. Then add everything else. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese and soft Italian bread.

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