Description
Italian Penicillin Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth, featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fragrant herbs. This hearty soup isn’t just a meal; it’s a gathering experience that wraps you in nostalgia and cozy vibes. Perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather, each spoonful promises to nourish both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/3 tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions, carrots, celery, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken thighs to the pot and cook until slightly browned on both sides (about 6 minutes).
- Stir in carrots and celery; cook for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add thyme; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg