Turmeric Farro Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
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Serves: 6
 
Turmeric farro soup with turkey and kale.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb turkey breasts
  • 16 oz vegetable broth
  • 1 can great northern beans
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1.5 tsp sea salt
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 1.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbs turmeric
  • 6 oz kale chopped
  • 2 cups farro cooked
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • ½ small yellow onion chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Rinse and dry farro, place in a medium pot and add enough water to cover.
  3. Salt the water and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes, drain and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, bring cast iron skillet to high heat, add 1 tsp coconut oil.
  5. Season turkey breasts with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  6. Place cast iron skillet in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove skillet from heat, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing turkey.
  8. Bring large pot to medium high heat, add 1 tsp coconut oil.
  9. Add bell peppers and onions, season with salt, pepper, turmeric, and cumin. Stir often until vegetables soften.
  10. Add vegetable broth, beans, and farro and bring to a soft boil.
  11. Add sliced turkey breasts, then cover and simmer in large pot for 30 minutes.
  12. Toss in chopped kale during last 10 minutes of cook time.
  13. Serve alongside pita bread or pita chips.
Recipe by shewillsay at https://www.shewillsay.com/turmeric-farro-soup/