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Broccoli rabe and I have become very close. It’s my new favorite bitter green. Raw it’s got a whang to it that I thought only belonged in old tennis shoes.Cooked in boiling water and cooled in ice water, it mellows into a spicy vegetable that adds its own special touch to soup and pasta. As a sautéed side dish flavored with crushed red peppers and garlic, it pairs well with grilled meats and poultry. Here, it’s the star in a mellow white bean soup perfect for a cold winter’s night in f (...)