Chickpea Farro Soup⏱ 40 min total

Chickpea Farro Soup

Per 1 serving · 608 g · 16 ingredients

Calories
341
17%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    45g
    51% of calories
  • Fat
    12g
    31% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Chickpea Farro Soup (608 g) has 341 calories, with 16 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (51% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), dietary fiber (41% DV) and Vitamin A (27% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 66% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
56cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.7g
Net carbs
33g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
12g
8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein32%
  • Dietary fiber41%
  • Vitamin A27%
  • Vitamin C36%
  • Vitamin K44%
  • Thiamine106%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E17%
  • Niacin12%
  • Folate (B9)17%
  • Pantothenic acid15%
  • Choline10%
  • Potassium16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium66%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Cook the farro according to the package directions; drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the minced garlic and bay leaves and cook until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, then add the chickpeas, dried basil, and dried oregano. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.

  6. 6

    Stir in the cooked farro and spinach and simmer just until the spinach wilts, 1–2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper; remove bay leaves.

  7. 7

    Ladle into bowls and garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (608 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A247 μg
27%
Vitamin C32 mg
36%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
17%
Vitamin K53 μg
44%
Thiamine1 mg
106%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
9%
Niacin2 mg
12%
Vitamin B61 mg
61%
Folate (B9)69 μg
17%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
5%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
15%
Choline55 mg
10%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium242 mg
24%
Iron4 mg
55%
Potassium764 mg
16%
Magnesium67 mg
16%
Phosphorus197 mg
28%
Zinc1 mg
13%
Copper0.3 mg
34%
Manganese1 mg
48%
Selenium6 μg
10%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene626 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene2,449 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride12 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.5 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene5,329 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats6 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol17 μg—
Serine0.5 g—
Starch0.2 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 341 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 65min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 41min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 28min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 48min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chickpea Farro Soup?

One serving of Chickpea Farro Soup (1 serving) has 341 calories, which works out to 56 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chickpea Farro Soup high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (32% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Chickpea Farro Soup keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 33 g of net carbs and 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chickpea Farro Soup?

1523 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Chickpea Farro Soup?

8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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