Easy Italian Penicillin Soup
Italian Penicillin Soup is a healing, cozy chicken broth-based soup layered with vegetables, herbs, shredded chicken, and small pasta. Perfect for cold days, recovery meals, or anytime comfort is needed.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium carrots sliced
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 whole chicken breast bone-in, skin-on
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup small pasta ditalini, orzo, or small shells
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Parmigiano-Reggiano for garnish
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Crusty Italian bread for serving
Instructions
- Sauté onion, carrots, celery in oil until soft, then add garlic briefly.
- Add broth, chicken, herbs, and simmer 25–30 mins.
- Shred cooked chicken, season broth.
- Add chicken and pasta, cook until al dente.
- Stir in lemon juice, parsley. Serve with cheese, oil, and bread.