Ingredients
1 head escarole
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ounce smoked ham, cut into small dice
1 celery stalk, cut into 1/8-inch slices
3 carrots cut into 1/8-inch slices
6 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
salt and pepper, to taste
shaves of Parmesean cheese (use your vegetable peeler to create shavings)
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Directions
Discard tough ribs from escarole. Rinse and drain leaves. Chop coarsely.
Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion, garlic, ham, celery and carrots. Cook stirring often about 5 minutes. Add broth and honey. Bring to a boil. Add escarole and beans. Simmer for 10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Top with Parmesan.
Serves: 4
Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion, garlic, ham, celery and carrots. Cook stirring often about 5 minutes. Add broth and honey. Bring to a boil. Add escarole and beans. Simmer for 10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Top with Parmesan.
Serves: 4
