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Italian Penicillin Soup


  • Author: hannah-belssy
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A heartwarming soup that combines chicken and vegetables with warm broth and pasta, perfect for comfort on chilly days.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup small pasta (like orzo or ditalini)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, roughly another 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the dried oregano and dried basil, allowing their flavors to mingle for about a minute. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, stirring to combine, and bring it to a boil.
  4. Add the small pasta to the boiling broth. Cook according to package instructions until the pasta is tender, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the shredded chicken and cook until heated through.
  6. Season your soup with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning according to your preference.
  7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

Pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a green salad. Freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
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