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A bowl of Italian Penicillin Soup featuring fresh ingredients and herbs.

Italian Penicillin Soup

This comforting Italian Penicillin Soup is a delicious remedy for whatever ails you. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it's like a warm hug in a bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • ladle

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup small pasta (orzo, ditalini)
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add pasta and cooked chicken. Cook according to pasta package directions until al dente.
  • Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

For an extra immune boost, add a pinch of turmeric or ginger powder with the garlic. You can also customize by adding other vegetables like peas or corn.