Description
Italian Penicillin Soup is a comforting, hearty soup with tender chicken, garlic, herbs, and a rich, flavorful broth that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breast, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup small pasta (orzo or ditalini)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, 5–6 minutes.
- Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, add oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Add pasta and cook 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve hot, garnished with parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra depth, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Swap chicken with turkey for a different twist, or add vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: italian penicillin soup, chicken soup, comfort soup, hearty soup, garlic herb soup
