Tuscan Farro And Bean Soup Recipe

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Tuscan Farro And Bean Soup
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Directions:

  1. Pick over and rinse beans.
  2. Soak in cold water to cover by 2 inches at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours.
  3. Alternatively, quick-soak beans. Drain well.
  4. Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking,
  5. Then cook onion, carrots, celery, and garlic,
  6. Stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in water, drained beans, tomato, parsley, sage, and thyme and bring to a boil,
  8. Then reduce heat and cook at a bare simmer,
  9. Partially covered, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary to keep beans covered,
  10. Until beans are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
  11. Discard thyme sprigs,
  12. Then blend mixture in batches in a blender until smooth or immersion blender
  13. Transferring to a large bowl. Return soup to pot and bring to a boil.
  14. Add farro and salt, then reduce heat and simmer,
  15. Stirring frequently, until farro is tender (it will be chewy like barley), about 30 minutes.
  16. Stir in pepper and serve drizzled with additional oil.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 285.59 Kcal (1196 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.08g 9%
Sodium 753.04mg 31%
Potassium 179.66mg 4%
Total Carbs 22.54g 8%
Sugars 2.55g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.88g 16%
Protein 4.32g 9%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 65.52 Kcal (274 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.4g 9%
Sodium 172.77mg 31%
Potassium 41.22mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.17g 8%
Sugars 0.59g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 16%
Protein 0.99g 9%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 15%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 13.8mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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