RUSTIC FARRO SOUP WITH SAUGAGE AND MUSHROOMS RECIPE - (4/5)

Rustic Farro Soup with Saugage and Mushrooms Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by Cookie67

Number Of Ingredients 18

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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1/2 pound Italian sausage, cut into small pieces
1/2 pound mushrooms, coarsely chopped (white, cremini, shiitake, oyster, etc.)
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, with their liquid
1 cup dry red wine
2 1/2 cups beef broth
2 1/2 cups mushroom broth
Crushed red pepper to taste (optional)
7 ounces uncooked farro, rinsed and soaked for several hours or overnight
1/2 pound escarole, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chopped thyme
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a soup pot, heat 1/4 cup of the oil over medium high heat, then add the carrots, celery, onions and garlic and cook until onions become translucent. Add sausage. When it starts to brown, add mushrooms and continue to cook, stirring occasionally. When mushrooms have released most of their liquid, add tomatoes, wine, broths, crushed red pepper and farro. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until farro is almost tender, about 45 to 60 minutes. (You can add more liquid if a thinner soup is desired.) Add escarole, salt and pepper. Simmer for approximately 3 minutes, then add thyme. Serve soup hot, with a drizzle of olive oil and a bit of cheese sprinkled over the top.