Description
Italian Penicillin Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and nourishment in every bowl. Perfect for chilly nights or when you’re feeling under the weather, this soup combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs to create a healing experience for your body and soul. With its rich flavors and easy preparation, it’s a go-to recipe for families looking to gather around the table. Whether enjoyed fresh or reheated, this Italian delight is an ideal remedy that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, skin-on)
- 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini)
- Fresh lemon juice and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic; cook for another minute. Pour in chicken broth and add the chicken breast, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken to cool; shred meat once cool enough to handle.
- Return shredded chicken to pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg