Farro and Mushroom Soup

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    50 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    336 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Farro and Mushroom Soup

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

Servings
  • 1/2 /2 cup dried porcini mushroom
  • 1/2 /2 pound cremini mushrooms finely sliced
  • 2 portobello mushrooms diced, large
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped, large
  • 2 garlic smashed, cloves
  • 1 cup farro rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken stock low-sodium, or vegetable stock
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Italian parsley finely chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. In a dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the onions and saute until soft, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Add the fresh mushrooms and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
  5. Add the rinsed farro and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the chicken broth, cover and turn the heat to medium high.
  7. Drain the porcini mushrooms and reserve the water.
  8. Strain the porcini water with a fine sieve to remove any grit, then add the liquid to the soup.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover and lower the heat to simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the farro is tender.
  10. Stir occasionally and add additional seasoning if necessary.
  11. 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 (13%) 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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