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swiss chard and farro soup

swiss chard and farro soup-- withspice seasonal food blog
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This is a healthy and surprisingly hearty vegetable soup. It’s filled with big ribbons of swiss chard, chewy farro, chucks of potatoes, fresh thyme and plenty of grated parmesan. The perfect transition into Spring!

  • Author: Indi Hampton
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch swiss chard, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
  • 1 cup farro
  • 8 cups (2- 32 oz cartons) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • a pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 medium yukon potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2" cubes
  • parmigiano reggiano, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cut or tear swiss chard leaves away from thick stems. Stack leaves, 3- 4 at a time, tightly roll lengthwise into a long cigar, and slice crosswise into 1/2" ribbons. Set aside. Trim and discard tough ends from stems, then dice stems.
  2. Heat oil in heavy large nonreactive pot over medium-high heat. Add swiss chard stems, onion, celery, a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and onions are translucent, 8- 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add farro, chicken broth, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until farro is almost cooked through, about 15 minutes (this may take more or less time depending on your specific type of farro). Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, if needed. Add potatoes and simmer another 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
  4. Add swiss chard leaves and simmer until just cooked and tender, 2- 3 minutes. Taste again to adjust seasoning and serve with grated Parmesan.

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