- On medium heat, add pot roast, potatoes, carrots, onions, and broth to a large pot; stir well.
- Increase heat and bring soup to a boil, adding in the beef stock, farro, thyme and bay leaves.
- Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer for two hours, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust heat as necessary to keep soup at a slow simmer.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, then add tomatoes and simmer for another hour.
- Remove bay leaves.
Serves 10.
Tip: Farro is a type of ancient whole-grain wheat that is high in fiber and protein and is often used interchangeably with barley in most recipes.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (not including salt to taste):
250 calories, 9 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 40 mg cholesterol, 800 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 8 g sugar, 13 g protein