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Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe

Comforting Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe for Ultimate Nourishment

Try this Italian Penicillin Soup recipe for a healing and cozy meal that nourishes both body and spirit.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil use extra virgin for richer taste
  • 1 medium Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 2 medium Carrots consider parsnips for twist
  • 2 stalks Celery swap for fennel if desired
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
For the Broth
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth homemade is best for flavor
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast or omit for vegetarian version
  • 2 Bay Leaves remove before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano use 1/3 amount if dried
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme use 1/3 amount if dried
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes skip if serving to kids
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Pasta substitute with rice or quinoa for gluten-free
  • 1/2 medium Fresh Lemon Juice add just before serving
  • 1 handful Chopped Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add a diced onion, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 stalks of diced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onion turns translucent.
  2. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Add 1 pound of chicken breast, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of thyme, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to low, allowing it to simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Once the chicken has cooked, carefully remove it from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return the pieces back into the pot.
  5. Add in 1 cup of pasta of your choice, stirring gently. Cook for 7-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
  6. Finally, stir in the juice of half a lemon and toss in a handful of chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is easy to customize with chicken or vegetarian alternatives and is perfect for a quick family dinner.

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