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February 4, 2015 · 5 Comments

Zuppa di Farro (Italian Farro Soup)

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Zuppa di Farro (Italian Farro Soup)
Zuppa di Farro or Italian Farro Soup is a hearty, broth soup made from Italian pearled farro, pancetta, garlic, fresh tomatoes and chicken broth.

Zuppa di Farro or Italian Farro Soup is a hearty, broth soup made from Italian pearled farro, pancetta, garlic, fresh tomatoes and chicken broth.

 Zuppa di Farro or Italian Farro Soup is a hearty, broth soup made from Italian pearled farro, pancetta, garlic, fresh tomatoes and chicken broth.

I came across a recipe in a food magazine a while ago for Zuppa di Farro; which is Italian for Farro Soup and I knew I'd like it right away.

Since today is National Homemade Soup Day, I figured that I would whip up a quick batch of this soup to share with you (and to make a container for my daughter to bring back to college who was recently home visiting me for my birthday as well!).

Soup in general is so easy to make and the possibilities are endless. I often make soup most when I have leftovers that I want to turn into something else because you generally only need smaller quantities of ingredients.

Zuppa di Farro (Italian Farro Soup)

What is Zuppa di Farro?

Zuppa di Farro is a typical Tuscan soup recipe made with pearled farro, pancetta (or bacon if you want to substitute), chicken broth, fresh plum tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs.

And since I already had some cooked farro from when I made the Creamy Farro with Spinach, Garlic and Asiago, I had a filling, delicious hot meal in no time flat.

 Zuppa di Farro or Italian Farro Soup is a hearty, broth soup made from Italian pearled farro, pancetta, garlic, fresh tomatoes and chicken broth.

How do you make Zuppa di Farro?

For this recipe you'll need pre-cooked pearled farro, bacon or Italian pancetta, onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, plum tomatoes and chicken broth. 

Start by chopping the pancetta or bacon into small pieces; then cook over medium heat on top of the stove in a Dutch oven or large pot until cooked through.

Next, add the onions, garlic and rosemary and saute for 1-2 minutes; then add the chicken broth and tomatoes. Mix well. Bring the soup to a boil, add the cooked farro; then cover, lower heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.

Zuppa di Farro (Italian Farro Soup)

 
Not too long ago, several of my family members and I had a conversation about soup and whether we like to eat it year-round or only in during the cold, winter months.

Some prefer to eat soup year-round, but the majority of them generally only eat soup for dinner during the cold months. I'd have to say I was with the majority.

Though I do like soup for lunch year-round, I generally like something a little more substantial for dinner. That is unless I eat my main meal around 2-3pm; which isn't that all uncommon during cheerleading season!

 Whether you like to eat soup year-round or only during the cold months, this Zuppa di Farro is satisfying for any appetite. ~Enjoy!

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Zuppa di Farro (Italian Farro Soup)

Zuppa di Farro (Italian Farro Soup)

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Zuppa di Farro or Italian Farro Soup is a hearty, broth soup made from Italian pearled farro, pancetta, garlic, fresh tomatoes and chicken broth.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 cups
Calories 108 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups cooked pearled farro
  • 3 pieces cooked diced pancetta or bacon
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Chop the pancetta or bacon into small pieces; then cook over medium heat in a Dutch oven until cooked through.
  • Next, add the onions, garlic and rosemary and saute for 1-2 minutes; then add the chicken broth and tomatoes. Mix well.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, add the cooked farro; then cover, lower heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.

Notes

Allow an additional 15-20 minutes preparation time if you need to cook the farro. 1 cup of dry farro equals approximately 2 cups cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5.7gFat: 1.7gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 639mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 0.1g
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  1. Meredith In Sock Monkey Slippers says

    February 04, 2015 at 9:51 am

    I love farro especially in soups! This looks fabulous

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      February 04, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      Thanks so much Meredith, we really enjoyed this one as well!

      Reply
  2. KalynsKitchen says

    February 05, 2015 at 8:59 am

    I really love Farro; what a good idea to use it in this type of soup!

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      February 05, 2015 at 10:14 am

      It was so simple to make, as many Tuscan recipes are and so tasty. Thanks for stopping by Kalyn!

      Reply

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