Carrot Top Farro Soup Recipe

Name: Carrot Top Farro Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch carrots, with tops; 1/2 cup Farro or Brown Rice; 3-5 cloves garlic or green garlic; 6 cups vegetable or chicken stock; 1 parmesan rind; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 onion, chopped; 3-5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup diced fennel ( optional); 1 cup fennel pollen

Servings: persons

1
Slice the carrots into rounds like pennies. wash the carrot tops carefully because they can be sandy. chop them finely. chop the fennel pollen if using that.
2
heat the olive oil in a soup pot and add the carrots, onions, celery and garlic. add the fennel if using it. saute until tender, about 5 minutes
3
add the rice or farro and stir very well. The grains taste better if they absorb some of fat
4
add 4 cups of the broth, rice or farro and parmesan rind. season with salt and pepper to taste. simmer for 30-45 minutes until the grains are almost tender. add more stock if needed. add all the chopped greens and simmer for another 10-15 minutes until done. try to find the parmesan rind and fish it out.
5
enjoy!

1590

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch carrots, with tops, 1/2 cup Farro or Brown Rice, 3-5 cloves garlic or green garlic, 6 cups vegetable or chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Carrot Top Farro Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carrot Top Farro Soup

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