Add this recipe to your library of best celery recipes! The celery leaves, in addition to fresh herbs, add just the right amount of aromatic punch to this meal.
Bring 3 cups of salted water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the farro, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse.
Start the celery broth:
In a wide pot, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until just beginning to soften about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the celery and celery leaves and cook for 5 minutes until fragrant. If using, melt the plant-based butter into the pot until frothy. Season with salt and pepper and add a pinch of crushed red pepper.
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes until the skins just barely begin to split open.
Simmer the broth:
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Finish the celery broth:
Stir in the chopped fresh herbs and lemon juice and cook until bright green, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
To serve:
Divide the cooked farro between bowls and ladle the broth on top. Enjoy!