FARRO-MUSHROOM SOUP

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A twist on mushroom-barley soup, this warming broth, nourished with fresh hens of the woods, royal trumpets, oysters, and chanterelles, counts as a meal. The farro is tender but with a satisfying chew, a handful of dried porcini offers additional depth of flavor, and dill and vinegar give each spoonful a real pop.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup whole hulled farro, such as Hayden Flour Mills Farro Berries
2 cups boiling water
1/2 ounce dry porcini mushrooms (1/4 cup)
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 pounds mixed wild mushrooms, such as hen of the woods, royal trumpet, oyster, and chanterelle, wiped clean and sliced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
Chopped fresh dill, for serving

Steps:

  • Soak farro overnight in water to cover; drain.
  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over porcini; let stand 5 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Chop porcini.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine farro, broth, and porcini liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until almost tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over high. Add onion, garlic, and porcini mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add wild mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms have released liquid and begun to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in sherry; cook until evaporated, about 1 minute.
  • Stir mushroom mixture into soup; cook, partially covered, until farro is tender, about 15 minutes. Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Serve, sprinkled with dill.

Bård M
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I found the soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper to taste.


Jennelyn Balcon
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Victor Aceves
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I added some chopped kale to the soup for extra nutrition.


Messiah walker
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I'm not a fan of farro, so I used barley instead. The soup still turned out great.


Rind Rind
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


foster family
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Jeanette Vazquez
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Delicious!


Faykgsjf Hskfh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was creamy, flavorful, and very satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lyn Slim
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This soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a variety of mushrooms, including shiitake, cremini, and oyster, and they all worked well together.


Taiyyab Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this soup. The farro gave it a hearty texture and the mushrooms added a subtle umami flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Valencia Victoria Connell
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This farro mushroom soup was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were rich and complex, and the soup had a lovely creamy texture. My guests couldn't stop raving about it.