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Italian Penicillin Soup

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Italian Penicillin Soup is the ultimate comfort food; filled with garlic, lemon, chicken, and herbs to warm and heal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, chopped

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

6 cups chicken or bone broth

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–6 minutes.

2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Simmer 15 minutes.

4. Add cooked chicken and lemon juice. Simmer 5 minutes.

5. Stir in parsley and season to taste.

Notes

Optional: Add cooked pasta, rice, or spinach to boost flavor and texture. Freezes well.

  • Author: Chef Saly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soups
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg