Italian Penicillin Soup for Cozy, Feel-Good Dinners
A traditional, healing Italian-style chicken soup made with garlic, herbs, and rich broth — perfect for immune support and cozy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 Parmesan rind (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup small pasta (optional)
- 2 cups spinach or kale (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Optional toppings: grated Parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Sauté onion, carrots, celery in olive oil. Add garlic and cook 1 min more.
- Add broth, chicken, bay leaves, and Parmesan rind. Simmer 25–30 min.
- Remove and shred chicken. Return to pot.
- Add pasta or greens if using. Simmer 5–10 more min.
- Finish with lemon juice and season to taste. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Store without pasta for best texture. Add extra herbs or beans for variety. Freezes well up to 2 months.