Looking for a hearty, flavorful soup to warm you up? You’ve found it! This one-pot Farro Soup with Italian Sausage comes together in about 45 minutes, giving the veggies and farro time to cook perfectly. Trust me, your kitchen will smell incredible during that time. Packed with goodness and easy cleanup, this soup is sure to satisfy!
If you love soups as much as I do, let me suggest a few other favorite recipes. This Italian sausage and ravioli are so easy to make! If you want something hearty, beef barley soup is always a good choice. Or if you want something a little lighter, how about this chicken taco soup? Or maybe vegetarianism is your thing? How about this pumpkin and red lentil soup? If you love corn chowders as much as I do, you have got to try this amazing corn chowder with sundried tomatoes. It is so good!
What is farro?
Farro is a whole grain that belongs to the wheat family and has been cultivated for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations like the Romans and Egyptians. It comes in three varieties: einkorn, emmer, and spelt, with emmer being the most commonly used.
Farro has a firm, chewy texture when cooked and retains its shape well, even in soups and stews. Its rich, nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness makes it versatile in savory and slightly sweet dishes. Depending on the processing, farro can be found as whole, semi-pearled, or pearled, which affects its cooking time and texture.
Ingredients
- Pork sausage- I like to use spicy pork sausage. If you like a milder sausage, use that. You can also use Italian pork sausage.
- Onions- I prefer white or yellow.
- Celery- Another must in my soups.
- Carrots- This plus the onions and celery are a must-use in all my soups.
- Farro- Farro is a great ancient grain that is pretty popular right now, so it is easy to find. It is a little expensive, so I like to buy it from the bulk bins at my local Winco.
- Chicken or vegetable broth- You can make this yourself or buy it.
- Minced garlic- I am not sure if you are a garlic lover like I am, but 99% of my foods would not be the same without it!
- Thyme, salt, and pepper- are the only spices needed for this soup. The Italian sausage brings plenty of flavor by itself.
- Kale- or you can use another dark leafy green if you prefer, but I like the kale in this soup.
How To Make
- Start by cooking your sausage. Be sure to mix and break it up as it cooks.
- While it is cooking, chop your veggies. Once the sausage has cooked for a few minutes, add in the onions, carrots, and celery.
- Cook another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the stock, herbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and farro. Mix well and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about another 20-35 minutes.
- You will know it is done when the potatoes are tender and the farro is cooked.
- About 5 minutes before it is done, add in your rough chop kale and cook for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Kale is a great leafy green, but another option to use would be spinach or turnip greens. Both are good in this soup.
- This soup can also be cooked in an instant pot. Follow the directions as listed, using the sauté function on the Instant Pot to cook the sausage and vegetables. Once they are cooked, add everything else, except the kale. Set it to cook for 6 minutes. Quick release and set it to sauté again, add the kale, and let it cook an additional 5 minutes.
Storing leftovers
If you have leftover, which rarely happens in my house, they are simple to store. Be sure to cool the soup at room temperature. If you want to speed up the process, use a water bath.
Once the soup is cooled, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Simply reheat on the cooktop or microwave.
You can also freeze this soup. Cool at room temperature. Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat on the cooktop or microwave.
If you are looking for great bread recipe to go with this soup, how about my green chili and cheese cornbread? It is so good and goes really well this recipe!
Farro Soup With Italian Sausage
Ingredients
- 16 ounce Italian sausage
- ¾ cup chopped onions
- ¾ cup chopped celery
- ¾ cup peeled and chopped carrots
- 1 cup farro
- 8-10 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 salt You can adjust seasoning after it is almost done cooking.
- 4 cups chopped kale
Instructions
- Start by cooking your sausage over medium heat. Be sure to mix and break it up as it cooks.
- While it is cooking, chop your veggies. Once the sausage has cooked for a few minutes, add in the onions, carrots, and celery.
- Cook another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the stock, herbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and farro. Mix well and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about another 20-35 minutes.
- You will know it is done when the potatoes are tender and the farro is cooked.
- About 5 minutes before it is done, add in your rough chop kale and cook for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!