Summer Tomato and Basil Soup With Farro Recipe

Name: Summer Tomato and Basil Soup With Farro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup farro; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for garnish; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; Sea salt; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped, with their juice; 1/2 cup chopped or torn basil leaves; 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth; Black pepper; Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup farro
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for garnish
1 small yellow onion, chopped
Sea salt
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped, with their juice
1/2 cup chopped or torn basil leaves
4 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Black pepper
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)

1
Cook farro in a rice cooker according to manufacturers instructions for brown rice, about 30 minutes.
2
Clean the cooker, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and set to cook.
3
Add onion and a pinch of salt, then close lid.
4
Stir every 5 minutes or so, until onions begin to brown, about 20 minutes.
5
If cooker clicks to warm, reset it to cook.
6
Add garlic and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes with their juice, basil and a teaspoon of salt.
8
Stir, close lid and cook 30 minutes.
9
Add farro and thin with broth until soupy.
10
Close lid and simmer another 15 minutes.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Serve with a generous drizzle of olive oil and, if desired, cheese.

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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: 3/4 cup farro, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for garnish, 1 small yellow onion, chopped, Sea salt, and more.

Yes, Summer Tomato and Basil Soup With Farro 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.

Summer Tomato and Basil Soup With Farro

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