Spicy Shrimp and Farro Soup With Winter Greens

Justin Chapple
Updated
Get the recipe for Spicy Shrimp and Farro Soup With Winter Greens.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 4 large shallots, coarsely chopped

  • 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped

  • 1 to 2 fresh hot red chilies, sliced, plus more for serving

  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced

  • Kosher salt and black pepper

  • 1 15.5-ounce can diced tomatoes

  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 cup whole farro

  • ¾ pound peeled and deveined medium or large raw shrimp

  • 5 ounces (8 cups) torn Swiss chard (from about 1 small bunch)

  • Torn basil leaves and crusty bread, for serving

Nutrition

Calories 490

Fat 18g (3 g saturated fat)

Cholesterol 105mg

Sodium 1060mg

Protein 31g

Carbohydrate 54g

Sugar 7g

Fiber 8g

Iron 3mg

Calcium 142mg

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, carrot, chilies, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices along with the broth and bring to a boil. Add the farro and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

  2. Stir in the shrimp and chard and cook until the shrimp are opaque, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the soup to bowls and sprinkle with the basil and additional sliced chilies. Serve with the bread.

Yields: Serves 4 to 6