Escarole Soup
["1 head escarole", "1/2 tsp. salt and pepper", "1 c. red kidney beans", "1 c. white kidney beans", "1 c. chunky tomatoes", "1/2 box macaroni (pasta style)", "1 c. sliced mushrooms or fresh", "1 1/2 qt. water", "2 cans chicken broth", "Parmesan cheese"]
["Wash escarole leaves in cold water to get all dirt and sand off.", "Soak for 1/2 hour, drain and cut up into small pieces.", "Add to pot with 1 1/2 quarts water.", "Add salt and pepper; let it come to a boil and cook until escarole is soft.", "Meanwhile, boil 2 quarts water in a saucepan to cook macaroni.", "When finished (about 10 to 12 minutes), drain and rinse in cold water.", "Set aside. Reduce escarole to a simmer.", "Add kidney beans (do not drain), tomatoes, mushrooms and chicken broth.", "Bring back up to a boil, reduce to simmer and add macaroni.", "Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese."]
["head", "salt", "red kidney beans", "white kidney beans", "chunky tomatoes", "macaroni", "mushrooms", "water", "chicken broth", "Parmesan cheese"]