Zuppa de Farro

Zuppa de Farro
Zuppa de Farro might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 9g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 199 calories. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up pearl barley, thyme leaves, basil leaves, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.

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1
Place the farro in a large bowl.
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Add water to cover and let soak for 1 hour.
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Drain the farro in a strainer.
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Place the farro and 8 cups of water in a 6-quart saucepot and heat over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
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Drain and set aside.
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Add the pancetta, onion, garlic and thyme to the saucepot and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the pancetta is well browned.
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Add the farro, broth, tomatoes, basil and black pepper and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes.
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Serve with the cheese, if desired.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 10 m.
Servings6
Health Score14
Dish TypesSide Dish
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