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Italian Penicillin Soup

A close-up of a bowl of Italian penicillin soup, featuring shredded chicken, rotini pasta, and bright orange carrot slices in a savory broth.
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A comforting and restorative chicken noodle soup with Italian herbs and pasta, perfect for sick days or when you need a soothing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini or pastina
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add oregano, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil.
  5. Return the chicken to the pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  7. Add pasta to the pot and cook according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
  8. Season soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • This soup freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring to airtight containers or freezer bags.
  • For a slow cooker version, sauté vegetables and brown chicken separately. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Cook pasta separately and add to individual bowls when serving.
  • You can substitute chicken breast for thighs, but thighs tend to stay more moist.

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