Escarole Soup With Caesar Croutons Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the croutons: Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Trim the crust from the bread and cut it into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Spread the bread cubes on the rack and toast in the oven until light golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
• In a small pot, heat the EVOO with the anchovies over medium-low heat. When the anchovies melt into the oil, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic and lemon juice, then remove from the heat. Place the croutons in a bowl, pour the dressing over them and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and season liberally with pepper. Spread the croutons on the baking sheet and return to the oven until they are deep golden and the cheese has set, 7 to 10 minutes.
• For the soup: Heat the EVOO in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the escarole and cook until wilted, then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add the chicken stock, beans and lemon zest. Simmer at a low boil until the greens are tender and no longer bitter. Serve topped with the Caesar croutons.
• Cooks' Note: If you are making the soup ahead of time, cool and store it in the refrigerator. Cool the croutons and store them in foil in a cool, dry place. Reheat the soup over medium heat and reheat the croutons in a foil pouch if you wish to serve them warm.

Steps:

• In a medium soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. When it foams, add the pasta and cook until nutty, fragrant and deep golden brown. Transfer to a container to cool completely then cover and reserve.
• To the pot add the olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, and then add the garlic, onions and herb bundle. Season with some salt and pepper, and then sweat the vegetables until tender.
• Wilt the escarole into the onions and garlic and add some nutmeg. Add the stock and 2 cups water.
• Cool the soup and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat to a low boil, add the toasted pasta and cook to al dente. Stir in the lemon zest and juice, and serve in shallow bowls topped with some grated cheese.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Heat garlic and oil over low heat and melt butter into the oil. Place the bread in a large bowl and toss with garlic oil and butter. Season with pepper, Parmesan and thyme. Spread croutons evenly on a baking sheet and bake until crisp and golden, 15 minutes.
• In the bowl you made the croutons in, combine garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil while mixing the dressing.
• Remove croutons and let cool. When you are ready to serve, add lettuce to the dressing in the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Add cheese, salt and pepper, croutons. Toss again. Adjust seasonings and serve, with or without anchovies.

Steps:

• Put the eggs, garlic, cilantro, green onions, salt, cumin, lime zest and juice, anchovy, Worcestershire, Dijon, and jalapeno into the carafe of a blender and puree until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the top of the carafe until the mixture thickens. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Arrange the romaine on a platter and drizzle the sauce over the top. Garnish with the jack cheese and the croutons.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Drain, rinse and lightly pat dry the chickpeas. Spread out on a baking sheet and pick over the peas, discarding small or damaged peas. Combine the oil and spices in a small bowl and add to the chickpeas. Toss well until evenly coated. Evenly spread out the chickpeas on the baking sheet and put in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, then stir and bake for another 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Drizzle with the lime juice and set aside to cool and dry. Use as desired.

Steps:

• In a pot heat the oil over medium high heat. Stir in the onions, celery and potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer the soup for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
• Season the soup with salt and pepper. Stir in the escarole and cook for 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately with crusty bread and grated parmesan

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush bread with oil. Arrange on baking sheet. Bake bread until golden, about 10 minutes.
• Sauté bacon and onion in pot over medium heat until brown, about 20 minutes. Add broth, basil and rosemary, then escarole. Simmer until escarole is tender, about 25 minutes. Mix in 2/3 cup Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place croutons in bowls; ladle soup over. Pass remaining 1 cup Parmesan.

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 300°F Toast the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the anchovies and cook, stirring, until melted, 3 minutes. Lower the heat to low, add the garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Add the croutons and Worcestershire sauce and toss.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth, romaine and escarole to a simmer, then cook for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
• Arrange the croutons in bowls and, using tongs, pile the greens evenly on top, then ladle in the broth. Top with the romano cheese.