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Italian Penicillin Soup to Warm Your Soul Recipe

Italian Penicillin Soup to Warm Your Soul Recipe
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Warm your soul with this comforting Italian Penicillin Soup, a delicious and nutritious dish perfect for colds or chilly days. This hearty soup is packed with shredded chicken, pasta, and fresh spinach in a flavorful broth.

Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan and fresh parsley for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in the garlic, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the shredded chicken and pasta. Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in the spinach or kale and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until wilted.
  5. Add lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • This comforting soup is great for colds or chilly days—hence the name!
  • You can substitute rice for pasta or make it vegetarian by using veggie broth and white beans instead of chicken.
  • Freezes well for up to 3 months.

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