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Cabbage and Farro Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cabbage savoy or green
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed and peeled
  • 1 sprig rosemary or thyme
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2/3 cup uncooked farro
  • 4 cups broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
  • to taste shaved parmesan optional

Instructions
 

  • Shred or chop the cabbage.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in red wine vinegar.
  • Add farro and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until farro is tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in lemon juice (optional).
  • Serve immediately, topped with shaved parmesan (optional).
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