Created by Galley_Wench on January 10, 2012
Step 1: To large soup pot heat olive oil over medium high heat and saute onions, carrots garlic and celery until onions are translucent.
Step 2: Add sausage and saute until it begins to turn brown; then add mushrooms (if using) and continue to cook stirring often.
Step 3: When mushrooms have released their moisture, add tomatoes, broths, wine, crushed red pepper and farro (drained); cover and bring to a boil.
Step 4: Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes .
Step 5: Add kale, salt, pepper and continue to simmer another 15 minutes or until the farro is almost tender. Stir in Thyme.
Step 6: Serve soup hot with grated parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.