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Italian Penicillin Soup

Warm and Comforting Bowl of Italian Penicillin Soup
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This Italian Penicillin Soup is a comforting and restorative broth filled with vegetables and pasta, perfect for soothing colds and boosting your immune system. It’s a flavorful and delicious way to feel better!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or orzo)
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
  5. If using, stir in cooked chicken during the last few minutes of cooking.
  6. Stir in fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For an extra boost, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving. You can also substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make it vegetarian.

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