Mary and Brian's Recipes

Farro Soup with Sausage and Vegetables
Category Soups and Stews
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Ingredients
½ cup celery, chopped 1 cup red onion, chopped 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth • ½ cup carrots, sliced • ¾ cup parsnips, chopped • 1 cup farro (soaked in 2 cups water for 15 minutes, drained) • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, fresh or frozen, halved • 1 28-oz can no-salt-added diced tomatoes • ½ cup Italian flat-leaf parsley • 10 oz fully cooked deli-fresh lean turkey sausage • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Method
In a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat, sauté celery and onion in oil for 3 minutes. In a large pot on medium-high heat, add sautéed vegetables, broth, carrots, parsnips and farro. Cook for 15 minutes. Then add Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, parsley and sausage. Bring to a boil over high heat and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Rating: Excellent