
Minestrone Di Farro
Experience a taste of Italy with this Minestrone Di Farro! This rustic and hearty soup is brimming with farro, an ancient grain with a delightful chewy texture, mixed with a medley of tender vegetables and creamy cannellini beans. It's simmered in a savory vegetable broth, and finished with vibrant kale for an added nutritional punch. Top it off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor. This soup is a comforting, nutritious meal that's perfect for those colder days or when you just need a bowl of comfort.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Kale (2 cups, chopped)
- Vegetable broth (6 cups)
- Cannellini beans (1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed)
- Canned diced tomatoes (1 can (14.5 ounces))
- Farro (1 cup, uncooked)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Celery (2 stalks, diced)
- Carrots (2, diced)
- Onion (1, chopped)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook these until the vegetables are soft. This should take around 10 minutes.
- Next, add the uncooked farro, canned diced tomatoes, drained cannellini beans, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. By this time, the farro should be tender.
- Add the chopped kale to the pot and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes. The kale should be wilted and tender.
- Season your soup with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Serve the soup hot. Top each serving with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 • Dish Type: Soup • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 50 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 7g • Carbs: 58g • Protein: 15g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 7g