ITALIAN ESCAROLE SOUP 
2 bunches escarole
1 can crushed tomatoes (lg.)
1 lg. chunk locatelli cheese, cut into sm. pieces

Cut the leaves of the escarole in half across the entire head. Clean leaves well under running water. Drain escarole and in a large saucepan; layer some of the leaves. Then put a layer of tomatoes and cheese over the leaves. Layer more of the leaves and tomatoes and cheese. Makes about 3 layers. Top with rest of leaves. Add 1 can of water to cover the layers. Cover and bring to boil - lower heat and simmer until the escarole is softened.

Serve with crusty French bread.

See also Italian Minestra Soup.

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Italian Escarole Soup
 #10572
 Donna says:
How many people does this serve?

Can it sit for any length of time?
 #10678
 Cooks.com replies:
Hi Donna,

It serves about 3 or 4, depending what it is served with, and who you are serving (and how hungry they are :).

Soups and chowders are usually even better the next day. If you plan to keep it more than three days, bring it to a boil and refrigerate it shortly if you will be keeping it for another day or two.

-- CM

 

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