Zuppa de Farro Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/8 cups uncooked whole cereal farro grain or pearl barley
4 oz pancetta or deli ham, chopped
1 small onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme leaves, crushed
4 cups swanson chicken broth (regular, natural goodness or certified organic)
2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

Place the farro in a large bowl. Add water to cover and let soak for 1 hour. Drain the farro in a strainer.
Place the farro and 8 cups of water in a 6-quart saucepot and heat over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Add the pancetta, onion, garlic and thyme to the saucepot and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the pancetta is well browned. Add the farro, broth, tomatoes, basil and black pepper and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes. Serve with the cheese, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	89.05 Kcal (373 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.74g	10%
Cholesterol	18.45mg	6%
Sodium	897.45mg	37%
Potassium	178.85mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.06g	1%
Sugars	2.38g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	3%
Protein	4.69g	9%
Vitamin C	7mg	12%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	31.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	38.17 Kcal (160 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.89g	10%
Cholesterol	7.91mg	6%
Sodium	384.72mg	37%
Potassium	76.67mg	4%
Total Carbs	1.74g	1%
Sugars	1.02g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.32g	3%
Protein	2.01g	9%
Vitamin C	3mg	12%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	13.7mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.2

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low calorie,
low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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