Description
Warm your soul with a bowl of Italian Penicillin Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, filling your kitchen with irresistible scents and your heart with warmth. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a hug in a bowl that promises to turn any day around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless chicken thighs (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for ease of cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Increase heat slightly and brown the chicken thighs on both sides (6-8 minutes) then set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds). Pour in chicken broth and stir in Italian seasoning.
- Return the chicken to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add pasta during the last 10 minutes of cooking, stirring occasionally until al dente.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or proteins like beans for added heartiness. For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or fresh herbs such as basil or parsley.