Description
This Italian Penicillin Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish full of comforting ingredients like chicken, vegetables, and pasta. It’s the perfect remedy for a cold day or when you need a quick, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
- Add the Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the Soup Base: Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), zucchini, and Italian seasoning to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the pasta to the soup and cook according to package instructions, typically 7-10 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
- Add Spinach and Season: Stir in the spinach (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken for turkey or a vegetarian protein if desired.
- For a heartier soup, add more pasta or beans.
- Adjust the amount of seasoning based on your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25mg
- Cholesterol: 50mg