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Italian Penicillin Soup

Close-up of a bowl of Italian penicillin soup featuring chicken, pasta, and fresh parsley.
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A comforting and flavorful chicken soup packed with Italian herbs and pasta, perfect for sick days or a cozy meal. This easy recipe is freezer-friendly and uses simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 cup small pasta, such as pastina or ditalini
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Return chicken to the pot. Add chicken broth, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Add pasta to the pot and cook according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
  7. Stir in fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients except pasta and parsley in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Add pasta during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • This soup freezes well. Let it cool completely, then store in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • You can substitute other small pasta shapes or even rice for the pastina.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/italian-penicillin-soup-recipe/

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