LEMONY CHICKEN SOUP WITH FARRO, WHITE BEANS, AND KALE

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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.

Nyane Kojo Ernest
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's packed with nutrients and it tastes amazing.


Paiman Namazi
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Remilekun Balogun
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This soup is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to transport and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jaden Montgomery
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I made a big batch of this soup and froze half of it for later. It's so convenient to have a healthy and delicious meal on hand when I'm short on time.


Dexter Beeks
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I'm not a big fan of lemon, but I really enjoyed the flavor of this soup. It was the perfect balance of tart and savory.


Granisha Williams
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This soup is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Basharul Islam
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I love that this soup is made with simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftovers.


ALAMASH OLAIDE
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've already made it twice this month!


Noor Alhuda
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's now one of my favorites!


Samyong Limbu
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This soup is so healthy and flavorful. I feel great about feeding it to my family.


Peace Samantha
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I didn't have any white beans, so I used chickpeas instead. They were a great substitute and I loved the texture they added to the soup.


Lynnisha Williams
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I'm not a big fan of farro, so I used quinoa instead. It worked out great and I really enjoyed the soup.


Mohammed Edrees
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I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it was still delicious. This soup is really versatile and you can easily customize it to your liking.


Seruyinda Jonathan
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I added some shredded chicken to this soup and it was amazing! It made it even more hearty and filling.


Cristina Orosco
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day.


The pashtoon World's
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the lemon flavor is really refreshing.


Roc Vz
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I'm not a big fan of kale, but I really enjoyed it in this soup. It added a nice bitterness that balanced out the sweetness of the lemons.


Hanad Cabdirisaaq
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it.


Malak Ibrahim
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Samir Elmahy
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the farro and white beans added a great texture. I'll definitely be making this again.