Slow-Cooker Creamy Farro with Mushrooms and Thyme

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Farro's nutty, mild flavor will happily lend itself to almost any culinary direction, but since it's a popular ingredient in Tuscan cuisine, we decided to give this dish a simple and fresh Italian profile.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Complete Slow Cooker

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 3 to 4 hours on low or 2 to 3 hours on high

Slow cooker size 4 to 7 quarts

Slow-Cooker Creamy Farro with Mushrooms and Thyme
The Complete Slow Cooker

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Complete Slow Cooker

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We started by softening our aromatics—shallots, porcini mushrooms, garlic, and thyme—in the microwave. Cremini mushrooms contributed meatiness, and sherry added complexity. Once our farro was tender, we stirred in just enough Parmesan to cr...

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