Ingredients
2tbspolive oil
1 cupcarrotsdiced, about 2 medium
1cupyellow onion chopped
1cupcelery chopped
4clovesgarlicminced
5cupslow-sodium vegetable broth
1can tomatoesdiced
1cupfarro rinsed
1tspdried oregano
1bay leaf
salt to taste
½cup parsley sprigs slightly packed, stems included
4cups kaleslightly packed chopped, thick ribs removed
1can cannellini beansdrained and rinsed
1tbspfresh lemon juice
½cup Feta cheese crumbled, for serving
Preparation
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add carrots, onion, and celery then saute for 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds longer.
Stir in vegetable broth, tomatoes, farro, oregano, bay leaf, and season with salt to taste.
Add parsley in a mound to soup and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat just below medium.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Then remove parsley, stir in kale and cook for 10 to 15 minutes longer until both farro and kale are tender.
Adding in cannellini beans and heat through, about 1 minute.
Remove bay leaf, stir in lemon juice, and add additional vegetable broth or some water to the thin soup as desired.
Serve warm topping each serving with feta cheese.