The Chew: Chicory Soup With An Egg Recipe

The Chew: Chicory Soup With An Egg

Mario Batali was excited to share  recipe for one of his favorite cheap and simple soups. His Italian Chicory Soup with an Egg costs less than $3 and is loaded enough to keep you full and satisfied. Mario made a point while cooking that it may seem like you’re adding quite a bit of salt to the soup, but because that’s really the only source of seasoning, you need a good amount. Especially given how much water you’re using. You certainly don’t want to under-season your soup! Perhaps the best part of this soup is cracking open that egg and letting the yolk ooze into the rest of your soup!

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The Chew: Chicory Soup With An Egg Recipe Ingredients

• 3 oz pancetta – finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic – sliced thin + 1 whole clove peeled
• 1/4 C fresh mint leaves – finely chopped
• 3 vine-ripe tomatoes – diced
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 C extra-virgin olive oil + 4 tbsp
• 1 onion – peeled, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 large head chicory – cleaned, trimmed, broken into 2-inch pieces
• 4 slices peasant bread – toasted
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

The Chew: Chicory Soup With An Egg Recipe Directions

1. In a medium-sized pot, add the olive oil then put over medium-high heat
2. Add the pancetta and cook until the fat is rendered and just starts to brown
3. Add the garlic, onion, chili flakes, and mint, then cook until lightly golden
4. Add the chicory and salt, then cook for an additional three minutes
5. Add three quarts of water and simmer for an hour
6. Add the tomatoes and stir to combine
7. To serve, put a slice of toasted bread on the bottom of a bowl
8. Put a fried egg on each slice of bread between four bowls, then top with hot soup

For the Fried Eggs:

1. In a nonstick pan, add 2 tbsp olive and put over medium heat
2. Crack the eggs into the and fry on low heat until the whites are set and the yolk is still runny

For the Toast:

1. Put a separate skillet over medium-high heat
2. Brush the bread with olive oil and toast in a pan until a little charred
3. Rub the toasted bread with garlic