Italian Penicillin Soup: Discover its Healing Secrets!
Italian Penicillin Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish known for its healing properties, perfect for cold days or when you’re feeling under the weather.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced carrots and celery, cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini and green beans, cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and add diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Add cooked chicken for extra protein if desired.