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Italian Penicillin Soup

Healing Italian Penicillin Soup: Comfort in Every Bowl

This Italian Penicillin Soup offers comforting warmth and nourishing blend of ingredients to soothe body and soul.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Protein
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Can be substituted with thighs
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
For the Seasoning
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for spice
For the Heartiness
  • 2 cups Pasta Gluten-free if needed
For Brightness
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Essential for flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish
For Final Touches
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

How to Make Italian Penicillin Soup
  1. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add the chicken breast, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
  6. Remove chicken, shred it, and return the meat to the pot.
  7. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  8. Stir in fresh lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley.
  9. Optional: Drizzle with premium olive oil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Quality ingredients enhance flavor; don't skip the lemon for balance. Add pasta at the end to avoid mushiness and adjust salt and pepper gradually for depth.

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