Description
There’s something undeniably soul-nourishing about a warm, hearty bowl of vegetable farro soup. It’s a canvas of seasonal produce, wholesome grains, and simmered simplicity—perfect for body and soul.
Ingredients
¾ cup uncooked pearled farro (or semi-pearled)
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
6 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp rosemary
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups of chopped spinach or kale, stirred in at the end.
Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast
Instructions
1. Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
2. Add carrots and celery. Stir them around for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
3. Toss in chopped zucchini and green beans. Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in the uncooked farro. Let it toast with the veggies for a couple of minutes to build that nutty flavor.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth. Increase heat to bring everything to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
6. Cover and cook for about 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until farro is tender but chewy.
7. Add your greens (spinach or kale) during the last 5 minutes of cooking. For a flavor boost, squeeze in some lemon juice or add a spoonful of nutritional yeast.
8. Serve hot with crusty sourdough or your favorite plant-based bread.
Notes
Soup may thicken due to farro. Add more broth or water when reheating to adjust consistency.
For a Mediterranean twist, include olives, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, or za’atar.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: farro, vegetable soup, healthy, vegan, hearty, comfort food