Chicken Farro Soup: A Hearty, Healthy Twist on Comfort Food
This Chicken Farro Soup is a hearty and healthy twist on classic comfort food, perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup farro
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add carrots and celery, cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken, farro, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- This soup can be easily made ahead of time and flavors will improve overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Farro Soup, Comfort Food, Healthy Soup, Hearty Soup