Tuscan Farro, Vegetable, and White Bean Stew - The Scramble

Ingredients

• 1 cup farro perlato (or use pearled barley)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. fresh sage (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp. fresh or dried rosemary (chopped)
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
• 1 stalk celery (finely diced)
• 1 carrot (finely diced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced, about 1/2 tsp.)
• 15 oz. canned cannellini ( or use great northern beans, drained and rinsed, or use 1 1/4 cup home-cooked white beans)
• 28 oz. canned whole peeled tomatoes (with their liquid)
• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/8 cup grated Pecorino cheese ( or Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional))