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Italian Penicillin Soup

Nourishing Italian Penicillin Soup for Soul-Soothing Comfort

This Italian Penicillin Soup is a comforting and nourishing meal, perfect for chilly days and adaptable for various diets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with avocado oil
  • 1 whole Onion No substitution needed
  • 2 medium Carrots Can substitute with parsnips
  • 2 stalks Celery No substitution needed
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use garlic powder in a pinch
For the Broth
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth Substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 whole Chicken Breast Substitute with chicken thighs or cannellini beans
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves No substitutions necessary
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried substitutes can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Dried substitutes can be used
  • pinch Red Pepper Flakes Dried substitutes can be used
For Texture and Flavor
  • 1 cup Pasta Use gluten-free pasta or replace with rice or quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Essential for flavor balance
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Substitute with dried parsley, fresh preferred

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and continue sautéing for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth, 2 boneless chicken breasts, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Cover partially and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken, shred it with a fork, and return it to the pot.
  7. Add 1 cup of pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes.
  8. Remove bay leaves and stir in the juice of one lemon and ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Monitor the chicken closely and taste the broth as it simmers to adjust seasonings gradually.

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