Description
Italian Penicillin Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort with every spoonful. Bursting with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this nourishing soup is perfect for cozy nights or when you need a little pick-me-up. Its rich flavors evoke the warmth of family gatherings, making it an ideal recipe to share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for about five minutes until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken breast to the pot and cook until browned on all sides (approximately six minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and add oregano, minced garlic, and bay leaves. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about twenty minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups or 360g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg