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Escarole

Escarole is a leafy green vegetable with a nice bitter flavor. It’s my favorite green to add to soups and pastas. In this collection, you will find a simple and comforting escarole soup, made with chickpeas, parmesan, and lots of freshly cracked black pepper.

A bowl of chickpea and escarole soup with toasty bread.

Chickpea and Escarole Soup
Sautéed escarole in a large skillet.

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Alexandra Stafford

Alexandra (Ali) Stafford is the founder of Alexandra’s Kitchen and the author of two cookbooks: Bread Toast Crumbs and The New York Times bestselling Pizza Night. She lives in Upstate New York with her husband, four children, 3 cats, and 1 dog.

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