Hearty Escarole Soup with Pancetta Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ounces pancetta, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 head escarole greens, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (14-ounce) can cannellini beans, divided
- 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces water
- Grated Parmesan cheese as garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2091g | |
| Calories 972 | |
| Calories from Fat 309 | 32% |
| Total Fat 34.86g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 5.97g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium 4230mg | 176% |
| Potassium 3014mg | 86% |
| Total Carbs 115.78g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.5g | 105% |
| Sugars 11.82g | 8% |
| Protein 50.22g | 80% |
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