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Cozy Hearty Farro Soup

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A simple, filling, and cozy soup featuring nutty farro and fresh garden vegetables, perfect for chilly nights. This easy homemade recipe is forgiving, wholesome, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pearled farro (about 200g), rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes or 1 can (14 oz/400g) crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the farro under cold running water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
  2. Dice the onion, carrots, celery, and zucchini evenly. Mince the garlic.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until onions are translucent and vegetables soften.
  4. Add minced garlic and diced zucchini. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning the garlic.
  5. Add the rinsed farro and stir to coat with vegetables and oil. Add diced fresh tomatoes or crushed canned tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in 6 cups vegetable broth, add thyme and bay leaf. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low, partially cover with lid tilted, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until farro is tender but chewy and vegetables are softened.
  8. Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

If the soup thickens too much when cooled, add a splash of broth or water when reheating to loosen it. Rinse farro thoroughly to remove grit. Sauté vegetables slowly to build flavor. Simmer gently to keep farro tender but chewy. Season at the end to avoid over-salting. For gluten-free option, substitute quinoa or rice for farro.

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