Teresa's Recipes
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.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 cups, chopped Kale
- 6 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed Cannellini beans
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) Canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup, uncooked Farro
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 stalks, diced Celery
- 2, diced Carrots
- 1, chopped Onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Dietary Notes
- 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
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!
Tips
- You can substitute the farro with barley or brown rice if you prefer. Feel free to add other vegetables you have on hand, such as zucchini or bell peppers, for more texture and flavor. This soup is perfect for meal prep as it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week.