Description
Italian Penicillin Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs in a flavorful broth. Ideal for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, this easy-to-make soup envelops you in warmth and satisfaction. With its rich flavors and enticing aroma, it’s sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 stalks celery, chopped small
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and prepare vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in carrots and celery; sauté for five minutes until softened.
- Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they turn white on all sides.
- Sprinkle in oregano and basil; season with salt and pepper. Pour in chicken broth to cover the ingredients; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (360g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg