3 bittman white soup Recipes

olive oil, sliced garlic, chili flakes (to taste), escarole, cooked white beans, chicken stock or 3 cups water, tomatoes, salt and pepper

extra virgin olive oil, onion, sliced, celery ribs, trimmed and chopped, carrots, peeled and chopped, salt and pepper, minced garlic, whole farro or 1 cup spelt or 1 cup barley, dried white bean, soaked for several hours or overnight, chopped tomatoes (canned are fine, do not drain), stock or 6 cups water, more as necessary, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil (optional), freshly grated parmesan cheese