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Hearty Mushroom, Farro & Ginger Soup {Vegan}

There are no "if"s, "and"s or "but"s about it - you have to make this hearty vegan Mushroom, Farro and Ginger Soup. The flavors are not to be missed! 247 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 247 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ ounce dried porcini mushrooms
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil divided
  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 3 carrots cut into half-circles
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pounds crimini or baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • ⅔ cup Bob's Red Mill farro
  • 5 cups vegetable broth*
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

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  1. Place the porcini mushrooms in a medium bowl and pour the boiling water over top. Soak for 20 minutes. Remove the mushrooms and chops. Strain the liquid through a sieve set over a bowl. Reserve the liquid.
  2. Lightly coat a large saucepan with cooking spray. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
  3. Add the onion, carrots and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes and salt and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the saucepan. Add the crimini mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the porcini mushrooms.
  6. Stir in the farro and cook for 2 minutes. Add the reserved porcini mushroom liquid and vegetable broth, bring to a boil and simmer until the farro is tender, about 45 minutes.
  7. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar and parsley. Serve.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.25Cups Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 42.4g (14%) Protein 10.8g (22%) Fat 3.4g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Sodium 1313.6mg (55%) Fiber 9.1g (36%) Sugar 7.2g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.25Cups
Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 42.4g 14%
Protein 10.8g 22%
Fat 3.4g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Sodium 1313.6mg 55%
Fiber 9.1g 36%
Sugar 7.2g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.