Zuppa di Farro

Zuppa di farro is a savory, rich-tasting soup featuring farro, an ancient grain with a satisfying chew. The farro is cooked in a brothy mixture of puréed beans, tomato, soffritto, and diced pumpkin, so that the grain absorbs these flavors as it cooks.

This is a fine place to use meat scraps: Ends of pancetta, prosciutto, or sausage may be included. Or, for a vegetarian soup, the meat may be omitted (in the soff