Italian Vegetable Soup
with Kale, Farro & Garlic Bread
- Wheat
- Milk
- Soy
No matter the weather, it’s tough not to crave a big bowl of soup (i.e. the culinary equivalent of a bear hug). Enter this hearty, soul-warming veggie rendition. It’s chock-full of goodness—that’s to say carrots, onion, crushed tomatoes, a bevy of Italian herbs and spices, chewy couscous, and tender kale. And because no good brothy bowl is complete without something delicious for dunking, we’re also throwing in a side of toasty, buttery garlic bread. Soup’s on!
Ingredients
3 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
6 ounce
Carrot
1 unit
Onion
1 unit
Crushed Tomatoes
4 ounce
Kale
1 clove
Garlic
1 tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
¾ cup
Farro
(Contains: Wheat)
3 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 unit
Demi-Baguette
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce. • Halve, peel, and dice onion. Trim, peel, and cut carrots into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Remove and discard any large stems from kale.
• Place farro and 3½ cups water (6 cups for 4 servings) in a medium pot. Bring to a boil and cook until farro is tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain farro if necessary.
• Meanwhile, heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are lightly browned and slightly softened, 4-6 minutes. • Stir Italian Seasoning and garlic into pot with veggies. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Add crushed tomatoes, stock concentrates, 3 cups water (6 cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until carrots are just softened, 5-7 minutes.
• Once carrots are just softened, stir in kale. Cook until kale is wilted, 8-10 minutes. • Stir cooked farro into pot. Taste and season generously with salt and pepper.
• Halve baguette lengthwise. • Place 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until just softened, 10-15 seconds. Stir in half the garlic powder (all for 4) and season with salt and pepper. • Toast baguette halves, then spread cut sides with garlic butter. Halve each piece on a diagonal.
• Divide soup between bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and a pinch of chili flakes to taste. Serve with garlic bread on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the hearty, wholesome taste, though some found it needed more seasoning for a richer flavor 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Simple to make, but cooking times varied; some suggest starting the farro earlier for better timing.
- Suggestions: Consider adding beans, lentils, or vegetarian protein for extra heartiness. Try couscous instead of farro for quicker cooking.
- Leftovers: Makes plenty, great for multiple meals; some found it made too much for a single serving.
- Texture: A few noted the kale was tough; spinach could be a softer alternative.
- Customization: Adding extra veggies like mushrooms or summer squash boosted variety and nutrition.
