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Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened.","group":"Sauté","title":"Heat the extra virgin olive oil","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the paste slightly darkens.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the rinsed farro to the pot and stir to coat the grains in the oil and vegetable mixture. Pour in the vegetable broth, rosemary sprig, and bay leaf.","group":"Combine","title":"Add the rinsed farro","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Combine"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the farro is tender but still has a slight chew (al dente).","group":"Simmer","title":"Bring the soup to a boil","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the rosemary sprig and bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot with an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.","group":"Finish","title":"Remove the rosemary sprig and bay leaf","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finish"}],"notes":"Using pearled farro significantly reduces the cooking time as it doesn't require overnight soaking. For extra depth of flavor, you can add a parmesan rind to the pot while simmering.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Tuscan"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Large pot","Wooden spoon","Chef's knife","Cutting board"],"diet":["vegetarian","vegan","dairy_free","high_protein","low_fat"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Approx 450ml per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Farro soup tastes even better the next day. Note that the grain will continue to absorb liquid as it sits, so you may need to add a splash of broth when reheating."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, adding more broth or water to achieve desired consistency."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fzuppa_di_farro_b590d00fc2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0c30d880-9e1d-494e-a458-861760df29c2","imageAlt":"Zuppa di Farro (Italian Farro Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["farro","soup","italian","tuscan","healthy","vegetarian","high fiber"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Zuppa di Farro (Italian Farro Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:41:42.729Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:41:42.729Z","related":[{"id":"stracciatella_b04893ed16","slug":"italian-stracciatella-soup","title":"Italian Stracciatella Soup","description":"A classic, comforting Italian egg drop soup featuring a savory chicken broth filled with delicate 'rags' of egg, salty Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Roman"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fstracciatella_b04893ed16%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=74780e48-d539-44b4-abe2-7523f99ed1a8","imageAlt":"Italian Stracciatella Soup — recipe cover","tags":["italian","soup","egg drop","quick","comfort food","stracciatella"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5},{"id":"acquacotta_35a4938107","slug":"acquacotta","title":"Acquacotta","description":"A traditional Tuscan 'cooked water' soup that transforms simple, humble ingredients like stale bread, onions, and greens into a rich and comforting meal topped with a poached egg.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Tuscan"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facquacotta_35a4938107%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=86370670-935d-4563-928b-9138d46b1047","imageAlt":"Acquacotta — recipe cover","tags":["tuscan","rustic","bread-soup","vegetarian","comfort-food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":6},{"id":"brodo_di_cappone_8cc587d3e6","slug":"brodo-di-cappone","title":"Brodo di Cappone","description":"A refined, golden, and deeply flavorful traditional Italian capon broth, historically served for Christmas and festive occasions. 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