Lentil & Escarole Soup (Cook's Illustrated)
This was yummy! I wanted to try something new and decided on this and was glad I did. Cook's Illustrated/America's Test Kitchen seldom ever lets me down. I served this over large croutons I made from stale bread I had in the freezer by cutting it into large cubes and toasting/drying it out in the oven.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄4cup olive oil
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 6
- 2tablespoons chopped parsley
- 4
- 3cups water
- 1(14 1/2 ounce) can small diced tomatoes
- 8ounces brown lentils
- 1
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- Heat the olive oil in a 6 qt heavy sauce pan or dutch oven over medium heat until it starts to shimmer.
- Add the onion, garlic, celery, carrot, parsley and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook until the vegetables are soft and reduced -- about 15 -20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Increase the heat to medium high, add the broth, water, tomatoes, lentil, Parmesan rind & bay leaves and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour - 1 1/4 hours until the lentils are soft.
- Stir in escarole and cook for about 5 minutes until wilted. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese.