Farro and Mushroom Soup
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4.7
21 reviews
Excellent
Farro and Mushroom Soup
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This hearty soup is perfect for the cold weather, but you can make it whenever you want. It's delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 /2 cup dried porcini mushrooms
- 1/2 /2 pound cremini mushrooms finely sliced
- 2 large portobello mushrooms diced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves smashed
- 1 cup farro rinsed
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small pot, boil 2 cups of water. Add the dried porcini mushrooms, cover, turn off the heat and set aside for 30 minutes.
- In a dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the onions and saute until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the fresh mushrooms and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add the rinsed farro and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth, cover and turn the heat to medium high.
- Drain the porcini mushrooms and reserve the water.
- Strain the porcini water with a fine sieve to remove any grit, then add the liquid to the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover and lower the heat to simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the farro is tender.
- Stir occasionally and add additional seasoning if necessary.
- Serve in warmed bowls, sprinkled with the chopped parsley, with slices of grilled ciabatta bread on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
630mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2.5mg
(3%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
21 reviews
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