~ Escarole, beans, and pork ribs soup Recipe ~

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       Title: Escarole, Beans, and Pork Ribs Soup
  Categories: Soups, Pork, Beans, Italian
       Yield: 8 Servings
 
       2 lb Pork ribs, country style
       1 T  Olive oil
       1 lg Onion, chopped
       2 qt Chicken broth
       2 T  Tomato paste
            Salt & pepper
            Garlic powder
            Red pepper
       2 lb Escarole
      30 oz Cannellini beans
 
   Use a large pot, coat with olive oil and lightly brown pork ribs. Add
   chopped onions; saute 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.
 
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