Italian Escarole Soup Recipe
The flavor of this Italian Escarole Soup recipe has occupied my mind so much that I almost never consider any other Italian Escarole Soup recipe. It is one Italian dish which will never fail to impress you or your guests. Even though Italian Escarole Soup is an Appetizer I relish it any time of the day. The goodness of Vegetable makes Italian Escarole Soup a great treat. Stop ruminating and make this Italian Escarole Soup right now!
Ingredients
2 whole chicken breasts, halved and skinned
12 cups water
2 large carrots
2 small onions
2 stalks celery
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup sliced parsnips
1 cup chopped leeks
3 cups chopped escarole
Directions
Place the chicken in a large stockpot with the water, whole carrots, onions, and celery.
Bring to a boil, skim off any foam, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Remove the chicken and set it aside.
Continue to simmer the stock for 30 minutes, then remove and discard the carrots, onions, and celery.
When the chicken is cool, remove the meat from two of the pieces and cut it into bite-size chunks.
Reserve the remaining two pieces of chicken for another use.
Add the sliced carrots, parsnips, and leeks to the chicken stock.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Add the escarole to the soup and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Add the chicken meat and heat through before serving.
Bring to a boil, skim off any foam, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Remove the chicken and set it aside.
Continue to simmer the stock for 30 minutes, then remove and discard the carrots, onions, and celery.
When the chicken is cool, remove the meat from two of the pieces and cut it into bite-size chunks.
Reserve the remaining two pieces of chicken for another use.
Add the sliced carrots, parsnips, and leeks to the chicken stock.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Add the escarole to the soup and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Add the chicken meat and heat through before serving.
