For the Soup:

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup small-diced red onion (about 1 small onion)
• ¾ cup small-diced carrots (about 2 medium-sized carrots)
• 8 oz White Button or Baby Bella mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 ½ cups farro
• ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
• ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped lemongrass (or use the paste)
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger, skin peeled
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 8 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• Pepper to taste

For Serving (Optional):

• Lemon juice
• Chopped parsley
• Chopped cilantro
• Chopped basil