Farro & Bean Soup, Tuscan Style

This Tuscan-inspired soup brings together the hearty flavors of farro and cannellini beans in a comforting and nutritious dish. Perfect for a cozy evening meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup farro
• 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

In a big pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat

Slice the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery and add them

About 5 minutes of cooking will soften the food

Add the diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, and vegetable broth

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the farro is soft

After you add the cannellini beans, cook for 5 more minutes

Add pepper and salt to taste

If you want, you can serve it hot and top it with grated Parmesan cheese or fresh chopped parsley