Beans And Greens Soup.

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 lb pancetta or 1/4 lb bacon, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 head escarole, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• salt and pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
• 16 ounces water
• 1 (16 ounce) can beans, drained and rinsed

Recipe

• 1 over med-high heat, sauté the pancetta in the oil. add the onions, garlic and red pepper flakes. cook 3-4 minutes.
• 2 start wilting the greens into the pan; adding a little at a time. once all of the greens are in the pan, add the nutmeg and salt and pepper.
• 3 add the chicken stock, water and beans and bring the soup to a boil. bring back down to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. adjust seasonings and serve.