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Amazing italian penicillin soup: 1 healing secret

italian penicillin soup
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This is a comforting, healing Italian soup, often compared to ‘penicillin soup’ for its ability to soothe colds. This version blends vegetables for a velvety texture and adds bright lemon and small pasta for a truly restorative meal.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 2 Carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 Celery Stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup finely chopped Zucchini
  • 1/2 cup small Pasta (like pastina or ditalini)
  • 1/2 cup fresh Spinach, chopped
  • Juice of 1 large Lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Add the zucchini and dried oregano. Cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  6. Carefully transfer half of the soup mixture (solids and liquids) to a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Return the purée to the pot. This creates the velvety base.
  7. Stir in the small pasta. Cook according to package directions, usually 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. Stir in the fresh spinach during the last minute of cooking until it wilts.
  9. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
  10. Season generously with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, use high-quality chicken broth.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of finely grated Parmesan cheese at the end (note: this makes it non-vegetarian).
  • You can substitute pastina with orzo or tiny egg noodles.

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