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Italian Penicillin Soup: The Ultimate Comfort for Colds

A close-up, appetizing shot of penicillin soup featuring shredded chicken, bright orange carrots, small pearl pasta, and fresh parsley garnish.
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This Italian Penicillin Soup recipe delivers a warm, soothing bowl perfect for when you feel under the weather or crave classic Italian comfort food. It uses simple ingredients to create a deeply nourishing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups quality chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup pastina (or small pasta like orzo)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the carrots and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, oregano, and thyme to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the pastina to the boiling broth. Cook according to package directions, usually 6 to 8 minutes, until al dente.
  5. Stir in the shredded cooked chicken. Heat through for 2 minutes.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. This is where you build the flavor.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • If you do not have cooked chicken, you can poach 1 large chicken breast in the broth until cooked, remove, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  • For extra flavor, use high-quality, low-sodium chicken broth. This is the base of your healing comfort food.
  • This soup freezes well. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Add a splash of water or broth when reheating.

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