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Beef & Farro High Protein Soup

Beef and Farro High Protein Soup

A delicious, comforting soup to enjoy year round.
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Course Soup
Servings 4 servings
Calories 443 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound beef stew meat cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup farro quick cooking
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup leeks thinly sliced
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Set Instant pot to sauté function.
  • Once hot, add olive oil.
  • Once oil is heated, add the beef to the pot.
  • Cook for 2 minutes without stirring.
  • Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until pieces are browned all over.
  • Add broth, bay leaf, whole garlic cloves, rosemary sprig, paprika, and salt to the instant pot.
  • Stir and make sure to scrape the bottom of the instant pot to release any browned bits.
  • Push the cancel button on the Instant Pot and set to High pressure for 2 minutes. Securely fasten the lid on the Instant Pot making sure the valve is closed.
  • When the time is complete, carefully release the steam (move valve to “venting”) and remove the lid.
  • Push the cancel button and set to sauté.
  • Add farro, celery and leeks and cook at a rolling boil until farro is cooked through; about 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf and garlic cloves.
  • Stir in spinach and serve in bowls.
  • Garnish with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupCalories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 42gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 1765mgPotassium: 1659mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2076IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 224mgIron: 4mg
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