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Ingredients
- 2 c. chicken broth
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 (15 oz.) cans cannellini beans
- 2 large heads escarole
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 8 fresh basil leaves, cut up
- 2 loaves hot Italian bread
Method
- In a large saucepan, place chicken broth and escarole.
- Be sure it is washed and coarsely cut.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.
- Gently brown the garlic in the oil.
- Add the cannellini beans and their liquid and heat thoroughly.
- Combine with the escarole and let simmer for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Stir carefully with a wooden spoon.
- This should have a soupy consistency; add more broth or water if necessary.
- Serve with red pepper flakes and fresh grated cheese.
- Hot Italian bread is necessary to soak up all flavor.
