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Italian Penicillin Soup to Warm Your Soul Recipe

Italian Penicillin Soup to Warm Your Soul Recipe
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5 from 13 reviews

This Italian Penicillin Soup is a comforting and healing bowl perfect for chilly days or when you need a soothing meal. Packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and heartwarming herbs, this soup combines wholesome ingredients like spinach, carrots, and pasta in a flavorful chicken broth with a hint of lemon and spice, finished with Parmesan and parsley for a truly soul-warming experience.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil: In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery to the pot, and cook for 5–6 minutes until they become softened and fragrant.
  3. Add broth and bring to simmer: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and heat until it begins to simmer gently.
  4. Add chicken and pasta: Incorporate the shredded cooked chicken and small pasta into the simmering broth. Continue to cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender but not mushy.
  5. Season the soup: Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the flavors as desired.
  6. Serve with garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if you like, adding extra flavor and a fresh finish.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt level in the soup.
  • Rotisserie chicken works great to save time and adds extra flavor.
  • You can substitute kale for spinach if you prefer a heartier green.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit for mild flavor.
  • To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta alternatives.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days and can be reheated gently.

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Keywords: Italian soup, chicken soup, penicillin soup, comforting soup, healthy soup, chicken pasta soup

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