Escarole, Sausage, And White Bean Stew

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Ingredients:

1 lb bulk Italian sausage

5 large garlic cloves, minced

1/2 t red pepper flakes

1 head escarole, cut into 2-in pieces

3 C Northern white beans, drained and rinsed

3 C chicken stock

1/2 stick unsalted butter

1/2 C finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

2 plum tomatoes, diced

2 T chopped parsley

salt

pepper

Directions:

In Dutch oven over moderately high heat brown sausage, stirring, for 7-10 minutes. Add

garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring until garlic is softened, about 2 minutes.

Add escarole and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add beans and cook for 1

minute.

Add stock and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in butter, cheese, tomatoes, and half of the

parsley. Cook until butter is melted and stew is heated through.

Season with salt and pepper.

Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve with Parmesan.

Enjoy!

Adapted from Cooks Illustrated