Beef Farro Soup
This hearty beef farro soup is loaded with veggies and is perfect to cozy up to on a chill night.
Servings 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 5 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 2 cups kale ribs and leaves separated and chopped
- 1 (14.5oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dry farro
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and brown until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion, carrots, celery, and kale ribs and saute until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add petite diced tomatoes, farro, beef broth, and seasonings and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until farro is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add kale leaves, stir well, and remove from heat.
Notes
- Try this recipe with ground pork, turkey, or chicken instead of beef.
- Mix it up by adding a different whole grain like quinoa, brown rice, or bulgur.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.