Description
Italian Penicillin Soup is a heartwarming, aromatic dish that combines garlic, fresh vegetables, and tender pasta in a flavorful broth. Perfect for family dinners or when you’re feeling under the weather, this easy-to-make soup promises to nourish both body and soul. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s an instant classic that will bring smiles to the dinner table.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery; cook for another 3–4 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Pour in chicken broth and crushed tomatoes; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions (8–10 minutes) until al dente.
- Just before serving, fold in spinach or kale until wilted and stir in lemon juice. Serve with grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg