Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe: The Best Comfort in a Bowl
Warm, healing, and delicious, this Italian Penicillin Soup is a perfect remedy for any cold day.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup small pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the carrots and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes.
- Add the dried basil and oregano, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Stir in the fresh spinach just before serving.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of cream or milk before serving.
- Fennel can be added for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 9 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Keywords: Italian, Penicillin, Soup, Comfort Food