LEMONY CHICKEN SOUP WITH FARRO, WHITE BEANS, AND KALE
Enhance the flavor of store-bought chicken broth for a hearty soup packed with farro, white beans, kale, and plenty of lemon.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories 30 Days of Groceries Soup/Stew Chicken Grains Lemon Juice Garlic Bean Kale Dill Dinner Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium-high. Cook carrots, half of the onion, and 3 sliced garlic cloves, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add chicken carcass, if using, and broth; cover and simmer 30 minutes. (If you're not using carcass, simmer 15 minutes.)
- Meanwhile, toast farro in another large pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown and smells nutty, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp. salt and 3 cups water. Cover and simmer until farro is tender and liquid evaporates, about 30 minutes; strain any remaining liquid, if necessary. Set aside 2 cups farro for Dill-Crusted Pork Tenderloin or reserve for another use.
- Strain chicken broth mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; discard carcass and vegetables. Set aside 2 cups broth for Potato, Leek, and Pea Pot Pie or reserve for another use.
- Wipe out pot, then heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over low. Cook remaining onion and 9 sliced garlic cloves, stirring occasionally, until tender and light golden, 8-10 minutes. Add remaining broth left in bowl, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer. Add reserved chicken meat, beans, kale, lemon juice, pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. salt and farro left in pot; cook until vegetables are cooked through, 3-5 minutes.
- Divide soup among bowls. Stir 1 Tbsp. salsa verde into each bowl, if using, and sprinkle with dill. Serve with baguette slices and lemon wedges alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Soup can be made 2 days ahead. Chill in a resealable container.
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Jamaal Young
y4@gmail.comI'm always looking for new soup recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Sanjay Ray
sanjay-r2@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Philile Ncube
p-ncube83@gmail.comI'm trying to eat more plant-based meals, so I used half chicken and half tofu in this soup. It was a great way to reduce the amount of meat I was eating.
Tigist Terresa
t93@yahoo.comI'm on a low-sodium diet, so I used low-sodium chicken broth. It was still very flavorful.
Tommy
tommy@gmail.comI'm vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. It was delicious!
nonhlanhla mpofu
n_m28@gmail.comI'm allergic to gluten, so I used quinoa instead of farro. It worked great!
Wourry Jallow
w_jallow@gmail.comI'm not a fan of lemon, but I still enjoyed this soup. The lemon flavor is very subtle.
Fgifyu Gdkffiyfuo
g.fgifyu77@yahoo.comI made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great hands-off meal.
Homer
homer@aol.comThis soup is really versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Mohsin Account
maccount@hotmail.comI used frozen kale in this soup and it worked great. It's a great way to use up leftover kale.
Isabella Hernandez
hernandez_i@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of white beans, but I didn't even notice them in this soup. They just added a nice creaminess.
Beauty ogbekile Esther ogbekile
b.o@gmail.comI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's one of my favorite recipes.
Michael Egbo
e-michael68@hotmail.frThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.
Makayla Dean
m.d40@gmail.comI added a little bit of red pepper flakes to my soup for a bit of spice. It was delicious!
Iyeke Onyinye
iyeke.o@hotmail.comI made this soup with chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. It turned out great!
BM
bm34@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of kale, but I really enjoyed it in this soup. It added a nice texture and flavor.
Alton Rex Tucker
ta@yahoo.comI love that this soup is packed with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Marilyn Lopez
l@gmail.comThis soup is so easy to make. I had it on the table in under an hour.
Kevin Roman
kevin.r@gmail.comI made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.
Yakubu A Mutalib
m@gmail.comThis soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of lemony chicken, farro, white beans, and kale.