Beef-and-Farro Soup

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Chef and TV personality Hugh Acheson uses miso to add umami to this hearty and exceptionally savory soup. Slideshow:  More Warming Soup Recipes 

By Hugh Acheson
December 2014

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Credit: © Christina Holmes

Recipe Summary

active:
30 mins
total:
2 hrs 40 mins
Yield:
6
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Ingredients

Directions

  • In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil. Season the meat with salt and pepper, add half to the casserole and cook over moderate heat, turning, until browned, about 5 minutes; using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large plate. Repeat with the remaining meat.

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  • Pour off all of the oil from the casserole. Add 1 cup of the stock and stir, scraping up any browned bits. Add the remaining 8 cups of stock along with the meat, garlic, thyme and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

  • Stir in the farro and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over moderate heat until the farro is almost tender, 20 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, leek, celery, carrots, kale, miso and paprika. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Discard the garlic and herb sprigs. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with cheese and serve.

Make Ahead

The soup can be refrigerated for 3 days and reheated before serving

Suggested Pairing

Fresh, berried Dolcetto d’Alba.

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