Escarole, Beans, & Pork Ribs Soup

Had this delicious soup with homemade bread for dinner today, and it was heaven. Especially on the cold winter day like now, this was exactly what I needed. Warm, comfort, and wholesome.
Yield
12 servingsPrep
10 minCook
1⅓ hrsReady
1½ hrsIngredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
2 | pounds |
pork ribs
country style |
|
1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
|
|
1 | large |
onions
chopped |
|
2 | quarts |
chicken broth
|
*
|
2 | tablespoons |
tomato paste
|
|
salt
to taste |
*
|
||
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
||
garlic powder
to taste |
*
|
||
red pepper flakes
to taste |
*
|
||
2 | pounds |
escarole
|
* |
30 | ounces |
white kidney beans, canned
prefer cannellini |
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
907.2 | g |
pork ribs
country style |
|
15 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
1 | large |
onions
chopped |
|
2 | quarts |
chicken broth
|
*
|
3E+1 | ml |
tomato paste
|
|
1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
1 | x |
garlic powder
to taste |
*
|
1 | x |
red pepper flakes
to taste |
*
|
907.2 | g |
escarole
|
* |
867 | ml/g |
white kidney beans, canned
prefer cannellini |
Directions
Use a large pot, coat with olive oil and lightly brown pork ribs. Add chopped onions; sauté together. Add broth, tomato paste, and seasonings to taste; cook for one hour.
Wash and cut escarole in large pieces; cook for 3 minutes in boiling water; drain but reserve liquid. Add escarole and beans to rib/broth mixture.
If extra liquid is needed to maintain souplike consistency, add from reserved liquid; stir together; simmer for a few minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
Serve with hot Italian Bread.