Spicy Shrimp and Farro Soup With Winter Greens

By mschweickert

Ingredients

• 1/4 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
• 3/4 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

Preparation

Step 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.

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.