Description
Italian Penicillin Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for soothing any cold or simply warming your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- diced
- 2 carrots
- diced
- 2 celery stalks
- diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 lb chicken (breast or thighs)
- cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- packed
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil
- for garnish
- Lemon wedges
- for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the cubed chicken to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and canned tomatoes, then add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using. Bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preferences. This soup is great for meal prep and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Italian Penicillin Soup, chicken soup, healthy soup, comfort food