Description
Italian Penicillin Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs into a soothing broth. Perfect for chilly days or when you need a little comfort food, each spoonful promises to uplift your spirits and satisfy your hunger. This customizable recipe allows you to use whatever ingredients you have on hand, making it a versatile addition to any meal plan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by dicing onions, carrots, celery, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes), then add garlic.
- Add chicken breasts and diced tomatoes to the pot.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return to the pot. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg