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A warm bowl of Italian Penicillin Soup topped with fresh herbs and shredded cheese, with visible chunks of chicken, vegetables, and pasta on a rustic wooden table

Healing Italian Penicillin Soup for Cold Relief

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A nutritious, immune-boosting soup combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, pasta, and aromatic herbs in a savory broth, perfect for cold relief

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or shells)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery; cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are soft.
  3. Add chicken broth, shredded chicken, dried thyme, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and add pasta; cook until tender (about 8-10 minutes).
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

  • Use homemade or store-bought cooked shredded chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste and add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • This soup is perfect for meal prep and reheats well.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free optional (use gluten-free pasta)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg