Escarole Soup
- 2 chicken breasts (with skin and fat)
- 1 small onion
- 1 medium size clump escarole (preferably curly)
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp. Locatelli (Italian cheese), finely grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- herbs (may be added, such as oregano or rosemary)
- Boil chicken breasts in 6-quarts of water.
- Simmer several hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken parts to cool on plate.
- Shred white meat with fingers to check that all small bones are removed.
- Return white meat to soup, reduced to about 4 quarts (add water, if needed).
- Wash and drain escarole leaves and cut into long, narrow crosscut parts.
- Add to soup 1/2 hour before servings.
- Whip egg and drizzle into broth.
- Add 2 tablespoons of Locatelli cheese.
- Season to taste.
- Serve piping hot with cheese on side.
- Makes approximately 4 quarts.
- Add water to maintain volume over simmering time.
- Serves about 8 with seconds.
chicken breasts, onion, clump, egg, locatelli, salt, herbs
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=275496 (may not work)