How to Make Mushroom and Farro Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mushroom and farro soup is a hearty and nutritious dish that is perfect for the cooler months. This soup is packed with earthy flavors from the mushrooms and has a comforting, satisfying texture from the farro.

Farro is an ancient grain that has a nutty flavor and chewy texture, making it a great addition to soups and stews. It also adds a good amount of protein, fiber, and nutrients to the dish, making it a wholesome and filling meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pearled farro
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ cup frozen peas

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened and moisture has evaporated, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add farro to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour in white wine and cook until wine has mostly evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until farro is softened, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir in frozen peas and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Remove soup from heat and discard bay leaf before serving.
  • Nutrition

    243 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 403mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 685mg