Description
Italian Penicillin Soup is a soothing, nourishing classic made with tender chicken, vegetables, pasta, and rich broth. This cozy soup is known for its comforting, healing qualities — perfect when you need warmth and flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or acini di pepe)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: lemon juice for brightness
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add pasta and simmer 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in parsley and Parmesan.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon if desired and serve hot.
Notes
💡 Tip: This soup tastes even better the next day. Add extra broth when reheating as pasta absorbs liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: italian penicillin soup, chicken soup italian style, comfort soup, healing soup, classic italian soup