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Italian Penicillin Soup

Italian Penicillin Soup

This Healing Italian Penicillin Soup is a cozy bowl of comfort and health, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil for a lighter option
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
Protein
  • 1 pound chicken breast or chicken thighs for more flavor
  • 2 leaves bay leaves fresh or dried
Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon oregano or substitute with dried herbs
  • 1 teaspoon thyme or substitute with dried herbs
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes omit for a milder soup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or vinegar in a pinch
  • 1 handful parsley chopped
Hearty Touch
  • 2 cups pasta or swap for rice/quinoa for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano optional, or nutritional yeast for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, add chicken breast, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil, then simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot; taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and parsley, serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup stores well; perfect for meal prep and freezes beautifully without pasta.

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