Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe: The Best Comfort Food to Heal
Experience the healing power of comfort food with this Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe, perfect for cozy days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup pasta of choice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes, thyme, basil, and black pepper.
- Add the bay leaf and bring the soup to a boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and spinach, cooking until heated through.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be modified with any leftover vegetables you have on hand.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Italian Penicillin Soup, Comfort Food, Healing Soup