Description
Discover the comforting flavors of italian penicillin soup, a nourishing blend of shredded chicken, al dente pasta, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a clear chicken broth. This immune‑boosting soup combines onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for aromatic depth, while oregano adds a fragrant herb note. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for fast weeknight dinners, meal‑prep, or freezer storage. Ideal for cold evenings, this hearty bowl delivers warmth, protein, and wellness in every spoonful
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pasta (small shapes like ditalini or orzo work well)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook another minute, then add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the shredded chicken, pasta, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer until the pasta is tender.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- substitute pasta with rice noodles. Adjust salt based on broth sodium level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: italian penicillin soup, immune boosting soup, chicken pasta soup, easy winter soup, meal prep soup, comforting chicken soup