Italian Penicillin Soup
Warm your soul with this Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe: Comfort Food That Heals that nourishes when you’re feeling down—try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 whole chicken breast (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or orzo)
- Fresh lemon juice and parsley for finishing touches
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add the chicken breast along with bay leaves and herbs. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender. Remove chicken to cool slightly.
- Shred the cooled chicken and return to the pot. Add pasta; cook according to package directions.
- Finish with lemon juice and parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg