Escarole Soup with Chicken and Rice

Name: Escarole Soup with Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 carrot, chopped; 1 rib celery, chopped; 2 liters canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 340 grams escarole (1 small head), leaves washed and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 6 Tbsps grated Parmesan; 177 milliliters rice, preferably arborio; 2 teaspoons salt; 605 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 in all), cut into 1/2-inch dice

Escarole Soup with Chicken and Rice might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 482 calories, 41g of protein, and 18g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up onion, celery, chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat.

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Add the carrot, onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.

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Add the broth, rice, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.

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Add the escarole to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until the escarole is almost tender, about 5 minutes.

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Add the chicken and pepper. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering for just 1 minute. The chicken should be done.

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Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the parsley and Parmesan.

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Variation: For a richer soup, stir two well-beaten eggs into the pot along with the parsley and Parmesan cheese (after removing the pot from the heat).

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Wine Recommendation: Avoid a red wine--its tannins will accentuate the bitterness of the greens. Instead, try a rich tocai friulano, the nuttiness of which will complement the escarole.

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