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Italian Penicillin Soup — Light, Comforting Soup When Sick

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A light, healing soup with garlic, lemon, herbs, chicken, and tiny pasta — perfect when you’re sick or need comforting nourishment.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 carrots, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 lb boneless chicken (breasts or thighs)

  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • ¾ cup orzo or pastina

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • 1 Parmesan rind (optional)

  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

  • Grated Parmesan (for serving)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery 6–8 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes.

  • Add chicken, broth, Parmesan rind (if using), salt, pepper, and oregano. Simmer 20–25 minutes.

  • Remove chicken, shred it, and return to pot.

  • Stir in orzo or pastina. Simmer 8–10 minutes until tender.

  • Add lemon juice and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  • Serve hot with grated Parmesan and extra lemon if desired.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for speed. Omit cheese for dairy-free. Freeze before adding pasta for best results.

Find it online: https://dryrecipes.com/italian-penicillin-soup-light-comforting-soup-when-sick/