Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 lb. broccoli rabe, ends trimmed, washed, coarsely chopped

4 cups chicken stock

1 - 16 oz. can cannellini beans, drained

one 3-4″ chunk Parmegiano-Reggiano rind

Grated Parmegiano-Reggiano cheese for garnish

Preparation

Heat oil in a large sauce pan. Add onion and sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and chile flakes. Sauté one minute. Add broccoli rabe and salt, and sauté one minute. Add stock, beans and parmesan rind. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer 20 minutes. Taste to see if extra salt is needed. Serve in warm bowls with 1-2 teaspoons grated cheese sprinkled over.