Description
Hearty and nourishing, this Vegetable Beef Shank Soup with Farro is slow-simmered for deep flavor, packed with tender beef, wholesome grains, and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 beef shanks (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup farro, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Season beef shanks with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Stir in zucchini and crushed tomatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Return beef shanks to the pot. Add beef broth, farro, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is tender and falling off the bone.
- Remove beef shanks, shred meat, and return to the soup. Discard bones and bay leaf.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This soup tastes even better the next day. Farro can be replaced with barley or rice if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: beef shank soup, farro soup, vegetable beef soup, hearty stew, slow simmered soup