Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe: Comforting Bowls of Wellness
A soothing and nourishing soup perfect for wellness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 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 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pasta (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Stir in cooked chicken and pasta if using; cook until pasta is tender.
- Add spinach and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- This soup can be made a day ahead for deeper flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Italian Penicillin Soup, Comfort Food, Wellness Soup