FARRO & BEANS A PERFECT TUSCAN WINTER SOUP

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Dried beans are more economical and can be prepared to taste.

spelt

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is gluten-free and offers a similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

Soak the beans overnight in cold water for about 10 hours.

Chop half an onion, 2 stalks of celery, and 2 carrots into a coarse texture.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots to the pan and sauté until softened.

Add the canned beans and a bit of the water from the beans to the pan.

Pour in vegetable stock and add bay leaves.

Cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more liquid as needed.

Add fresh tomatoes towards the end of cooking and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

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