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Quick Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe

  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe is a comforting, immune-boosting Italian chicken soup made with a classic soffritto, tender shredded chicken, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and pasta. This nourishing soup is perfect for cold and flu season, delivering rich flavor and healing comfort in every bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 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 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast (about 1 lb)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup small pasta (ditalini, orzo, or shells)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté 5–7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add chicken breast.
  5. Add bay leaves, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes.
  7. Remove chicken, discard skin and bones, and shred meat.
  8. Return shredded chicken to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
  10. Remove bay leaves and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
  11. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese and olive oil drizzle.

Notes

For gluten-free, replace pasta with rice or quinoa. For extra immune support, add fresh spinach or kale at the end.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Italian penicillin soup recipe, Italian chicken soup, immune boosting soup, Italian comfort food

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