Description
Warm up your soul with this delightful Italian Penicillin Soup, a comforting bowl of nourishment perfect for chilly days or when you need a pick-me-up. This traditional recipe combines wholesome ingredients like tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs, making it not just delicious but also healing. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite vegetables or pasta shapes, this soup is ideal for cooks of all skill levels. Whether you’re feeling under the weather or simply seeking comfort food, this Italian classic is sure to lift your spirits.
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
- 1 whole chicken breast (bone-in and skin-on)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- Fresh lemon juice and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in low-sodium chicken broth and add the chicken breast along with bay leaves and herbs.
- Bring to a gentle boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken breast from the pot, shred it after cooling slightly, and return it to the pot.
- Add pasta to the simmering soup; cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Finish by stirring in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg