Escarole and Chickpea Soup with Garlic Toast

Name: Escarole and Chickpea Soup with Garlic Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained); 5 cups chopped escarole leaves (from 1 head); fresh cracked pepper (to taste); 1 Parmesan cheese rind (plus fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano, for serving (optional)); 4 1 oz slices Sourdough bread ((or 2 large, cut in half)); olive oil spray

If you're looking for a healthy and filling vegetarian soup that's quick, cheap and easy, this Escarole and Chickpea Soup is it.

⏱ 25 min 🔨 Prep 5min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 🍽 4 servings 👁 4

Escarole and Chickpea Soup with Garlic Toast

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
5 cups chopped escarole leaves (from 1 head)
fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
1 Parmesan cheese rind (plus fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano, for serving (optional))
4 1 oz slices Sourdough bread ((or 2 large, cut in half))
olive oil spray

Instructions

Smash 3 of the garlic cloves with the side of a knife. Cut the 4th clove in half.
Heat a medium pot or Dutch Oven on medium heat; when hot add the oil.
Add the 3 smashed garlic cloves and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes.
Add the broth, Parmesan rind and chickpeas and bring to a boil. Then add the escarole and cook until it wilts, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, spritz the bread with olive oil and place in the broiler or toaster, until golden brown.
Take the garlic halves and rub them all over the toasted bread.
To serve, discard the garlic and cheese rind. Ladle into 4 bowls and serve with fresh grated Parmesan. Serve with garlic toast.

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Nutrition per serving

222kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$10136.00

Per Serving
$2534.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$20272.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (78% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
extra virgin olive oil	1 tsp	$11.00
garlic	4 cloves	$790.00
vegetable broth	4 cups	$126.00
canned chickpeas	2 cups	$38.00
chopped escarole leaves	5 cups	$8893.00
fresh cracked pepper	-	-
Parmesan cheese rind	1	$110.00
slices Sourdough bread	4 oz	$168.00
olive oil spray	-	-