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Italian Penicillin Soup

A cozy, healing Italian chicken soup made with garlic, vegetables, herbs, and pasta in a flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 0.5 cup small pasta or rice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • grated parmesan cheese for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Add shredded chicken, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add pasta or rice and simmer until tender.
  7. Stir in fresh parsley.
  8. Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness and flavor.