Creamy Chicken and Farro Soup

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:36:25 GMT

Step 1

Pour oil into a large pot and place over medium-high heat. Add farro and toast for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

2. Add stock and bring to a boil. Once mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer (about 20 minutes).

Step 3

3. While farro and stock simmers, place butter in a large saucepan and melt over medium-high heat.

Step 4

4. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic, season with salt and pepper and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to turn translucent. Add thyme and sage and continue to sauté for 1 minute.

Step 5

5. Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes, continuing to stir, to remove the raw flour flavor as well as any dry flour pockets.

Step 6

6. Whisk milk into the vegetable-flour mixture and stir until no lumps remain. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken.

Step 7

7. Once the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, transfer mixture to the farro and stock mixture and stir to combine. Add shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper.

Step 8

8. Simmer soup for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the soup thickens, and farro is cooked through. Adjust seasonings and serve.

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