Best 7 Farro Soup With Kale And Cannellini Recipes

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Farro soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day. With its combination of wholesome grains, leafy greens, and protein-packed beans, this soup is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to prepare a delicious farro soup with kale and cannellini beans.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FARRO AND KALE SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, diced
1 cup farro, rinsed
2 sprigs oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Juice of 1 large lemon
Juice of 1 orange
1 small bunch Tuscan kale, stemmed and finely shredded
1/2 cup dried cherries or 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 English cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • Put the walnuts in a small, heavy-bottomed skillet over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely on a small baking sheet.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the shallot and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the shallots have softened and are fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the farro and toast in the olive oil, stirring often, for about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in 2 cups water, the oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the farro is cooked through and tender, about 25 minutes. Remove the oregano sprigs, drain the farro, and set aside.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the warm farro and toss to coat. Add the kale, cherries, cucumber and walnuts and toss to combine. Crumble in the goat cheese, toss gently just to mix and serve.

LEMONY CHICKEN SOUP WITH FARRO, WHITE BEANS, AND KALE



Lemony Chicken Soup with Farro, White Beans, and Kale image

Enhance the flavor of store-bought chicken broth for a hearty soup packed with farro, white beans, kale, and plenty of lemon.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     30 Days of Groceries     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Grains     Lemon Juice     Garlic     Bean     Kale     Dill     Dinner     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large carrots (about 10 ounces), coarsely chopped
2 onions, coarsely chopped, divided
12 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, divided
1 leftover roasted chicken carcass, meat picked off in large pieces and reserved, or 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whole farro
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup thinly sliced Tuscan kale
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons radish-top salsa verde (optional)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill
1 baguette, sliced, toasted
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium-high. Cook carrots, half of the onion, and 3 sliced garlic cloves, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add chicken carcass, if using, and broth; cover and simmer 30 minutes. (If you're not using carcass, simmer 15 minutes.)
  • Meanwhile, toast farro in another large pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown and smells nutty, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp. salt and 3 cups water. Cover and simmer until farro is tender and liquid evaporates, about 30 minutes; strain any remaining liquid, if necessary. Set aside 2 cups farro for Dill-Crusted Pork Tenderloin or reserve for another use.
  • Strain chicken broth mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; discard carcass and vegetables. Set aside 2 cups broth for Potato, Leek, and Pea Pot Pie or reserve for another use.
  • Wipe out pot, then heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over low. Cook remaining onion and 9 sliced garlic cloves, stirring occasionally, until tender and light golden, 8-10 minutes. Add remaining broth left in bowl, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer. Add reserved chicken meat, beans, kale, lemon juice, pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. salt and farro left in pot; cook until vegetables are cooked through, 3-5 minutes.
  • Divide soup among bowls. Stir 1 Tbsp. salsa verde into each bowl, if using, and sprinkle with dill. Serve with baguette slices and lemon wedges alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Soup can be made 2 days ahead. Chill in a resealable container.

FARRO SOUP WITH KALE AND CANNELLINI



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Provided by Lorna Sass

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Dinner     Kale     Legume     Fall     Winter     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup farro, picked over and rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight in ample water to cover
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, with liquid
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 bunch kale (about 14 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Set the farro in a large bowl or spouted glass measuring cup and add ample cold water to cover. Set aside while you cook the beans.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium­high heat. Stir in the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until the onion softens, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook until the onion is lightly browned, a few minutes more.
  • Drain the cannellini beans and add them to the pot. Add 8 cups of water. Bring the liquid to a boil, then cover the pot and simmer until the beans are almost tender, 40 to 60 minutes (depending on age and storage conditions).
  • Drain the farro. Add the farro, tomatoes, and salt. Return to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the kale: Discard a few inches of the tough root ends. Thinly slice the stems and coarsely chop the leaves. Rinse well by dunking it in a large bowl or sink full of water. Drain well.
  • When the farro has simmered for 10 minutes, stir in the kale gradually, adding more as each batch wilts. Cover and continue cooking until the beans, farro, and kale are tender, usually 10 to 20 minutes more. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, the basil, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Express Farro and Chickpea Soup
  • Soak the farro for 10 to 15 minutes. Instead of dried cannellini beans, substitute 1 can (16 or 19 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed. Add them when you add the drained farro.

FARRO WITH KALE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 cup farro as the label directs. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 small bunch chopped Tuscan kale and a pinch each of salt and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until the kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Stir in the farro and 1 tablespoon olive oil, then 1/4 cup grated parmesan; season with salt. Drizzle with more oliuve oil and top with more parmesan.

KALE, WHITE BEAN, AND FARRO SOUP



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Cannellini beans provide protein and fiber in this fragrant, steaming broth with Kale, White Bean, and Farro Soup. It's loaded with vegetables, grains, and herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large onion, finely diced
1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 large celery stalk, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 bunch (7 ounces) curly kale, stems removed, leaves cut into 2-inch pieces (6 packed cups)
1 can (15 ounces) white beans, such as cannellini, drained and rinsed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups cooked farro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium pot over medium. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add sage and tomatoes; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add 6 cups water, kale, and beans; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, 30 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Transfer 2 cups of soup to a blender; puree. Return to pot; stir in farro and season with salt and pepper. Serve with a drizzle of oil.

KALE, WHITE BEAN, AND FARRO STEW



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This recipe is a spin on a classic Italian farro and bean soup, but heartier and with more vegetables! You can use chicken stock if you prefer. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Nichole Spell

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 carrots, chopped
1 Spanish onion, chopped
1 leek (white and light green part only), thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup farro
2 cups water, or more if needed
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 zucchini, diced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bunch kale, leaves stripped from stems and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blend contents of 1 can cannellini beans with its liquid in a blender until pureed.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, Spanish onion, and leek in hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Stir farro into the vegetable mixture; add water, pureed cannellini beans, the drained cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, zucchini, tomato paste, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir the mixture well and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer until the farro is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Stir kale, salt, and pepper into the stew. Add more water to the stew if needed to keep everything covered in liquid and continue cooking until the kale is bright green and fully tender, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1720.2 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

KALE AND FARRO SOUP



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Try this delectable Kale and Farro Soup recipe today! Our hearty Kale and Farro Soup includes a variety of veggies which provide a range of great flavors.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup KRAFT Italian Roasted Red Pepper Dressing
1 cup chopped onions
2 portobello mushrooms, chopped
2 qt. (8 cups) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups tightly packed stemmed kale, chopped
2 cups pearled farro, uncooked
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms; cook 6 to 8 min. or until mushrooms release their liquid and are evenly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 30 to 35 min. or until farro and kale are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup more flavor and nutrients. Some good options include kale, carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. A little bit of cumin, chili powder, or paprika can really add depth of flavor to your soup.
  • Cook the farro until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked farro will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Add the kale and cannellini beans towards the end of the cooking time. This will prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. This will add a touch of richness and creaminess.

Conclusion:

Farro soup with kale and cannellini beans is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively quick and easy soup to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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