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Italian Penicillin Soup

Soul-Warming Italian Penicillin Soup for Cozy Nights

This Italian Penicillin Soup is a nourishing comfort food perfect for chilly evenings, packed with tender pasta, vibrant vegetables, and succulent chicken.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 6 cups chicken broth homemade broth elevates flavor
  • 2 pieces diced carrots feel free to mix in other root vegetables
  • 2 pieces diced celery stalks no substitutions needed
  • 1 piece diced onion shallots can be an alternative
  • 3 cloves garlic minced; garlic powder works if needed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme substitute with fresh thyme at a 3:1 ratio
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano fresh oregano can change the flavor profile
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes omit for a milder option
For the Protein and Pasta
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken leftover or rotisserie chicken works
  • 1 cup cooked ditalini pasta any small pasta shape can substitute
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste salt and pepper adjust according to your taste
  • to taste fresh parsley can skip or use green onions

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, diced carrots, diced celery, diced onion, and minced garlic. Stir in dried thyme, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, watching for bubbles, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover, allowing the soup to simmer for 15–20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  3. After the vegetables are tender, stir in shredded chicken and cooked ditalini pasta. Mix well and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Taste the soup and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper as desired. Stir to evenly distribute the seasoning.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately, paired with crusty bread or a chickpea salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Using high-quality chicken broth enhances flavor significantly. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit chicken.

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