Italian Penicillin Soup: Discover the Comforting Recipe!
Italian Penicillin Soup is a comforting and immune-boosting soup that combines traditional Italian flavors with healing properties, perfect for cold and flu remedies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup arborio rice (or orzo)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley & extra Parm for garnish
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and turmeric. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a low simmer.
- Stir in arborio rice and let it gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until creamy and thick.
- Add shredded chicken and Parmesan cheese. Stir until melty and luscious.
- Optional: Add a splash of lemon juice. Top with parsley and more Parm. Serve hot.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute orzo for arborio rice for a different texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Protein: 32g