Farro Minestrone

Name: Farro Minestrone
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1½ oz [40 g] pancetta or bacon, finely chopped (optional); 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 medium parsnip, peeled and finely chopped; 2 cups [115 g] thinly sliced Lacinato kale (remove center rib before slicing); 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup [120 ml] dry white wine; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary; One 14½-oz [410-g] can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, with juice; 1 cup [180 g] farro; 6 cups [1.4 L] vegetable or chicken broth; 1½ cups [180 g] bite-size cauliflower florets; 1½ cups [265 g] cooked borlotti, cranberry, or cannellini beans, or one 14-oz [400-g] can cannellini or bortlotti beans, rinsed and drained; Sea salt; One 2-in [5-cm] chunk Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind (optional); Freshly ground black pepper

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Serves
6 to 8

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
50 min

Appears in

Easy Soups from Scratch with Quick Breads to Match

By Ivy Manning

Published 2017

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The formula for minestrone is very adaptable—substitute green beans for the cauliflower, chopped cabbage for the kale, or omit the pancetta and cheese to make the soup vegan. Farro is an ancient whole grain related to wheat. The nutty kernels pop when you chew them, adding a nice textural contrast to the tender vegetables. If you’re not a fan of chewy grains in soup, look for quick-cooking semi-pearled farro grains at grocery stores and online.

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