Faro Wheat Soup

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Healthy Faro Wheat Soup

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hour 10 min

Ready In

1 hour 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

362

Sugar

Fat

Faro is a type of wheat that has been cultivated for thousands of years and is still prevalent in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries today. This hearty soup is a delicious and filling way to enjoy faro, and it is loaded with nutritious ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. This recipe calls for pinto beans and a variety of vegetables, which are sautéed and simmered with the farro to create a thick and nourishing soup. This soup is perfect for a cold winter day or whenever you need a healthy and comforting meal.

Instructions

1.	Rinse and drain the faro.
2.	In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and sage leaves and stir occasionally for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent.
3.	Add the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
4.	Add the pinto beans, faro, and 7 cups of water. Stir well.
5.	Bring the soup to a boil then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for an hour or until the faro is tender.
6.	Remove the sage leaves and discard them. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

PROS

This faro wheat soup is high in protein, fiber, and other nutrients.

The pinto beans and faro provide a rich source of plant-based protein and fiber, while the vegetables add essential vitamins and minerals.

This soup is very filling and makes a satisfying meal on its own or as a side dish.

CONS

This soup may take some time to prepare, but it is worth the wait.

The faro takes time to cook and requires at least an hour simmering on low heat.

Some people may find that the soup is too thick and prefer to add more water or vegetable broth to adjust the consistency.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This faro wheat soup is loaded with health benefits.
The combination of pinto beans, farro, and vegetables creates a nutritionally dense meal that may help to lower cholesterol levels, manage blood sugar, and improve digestion.
The farro in this soup is also high in antioxidants, which can help to protect against disease and reduce inflammation.

	1 onion , chopped
	1 celery , chopped
	1 carrot , chopped
	2 sage leaves
	1 ounce tomato paste
	10 ounces pinto beans
	1/2 lb cracked farro
	2 ounces olive oil