Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe — Healing Chicken Soup

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

9.8

Taste

9.5

Difficulty

9.0

Presentation

9.0

Nutrition

9.5

Value

9.5

Instructions

9.5

Ingredients

9.5

Time Accuracy

10.0

Would Make Again

9.5

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min

Cook 30 min

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Soup Base

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion (diced)
2 medium carrots (sliced)
2 stalks celery stalks (sliced)
3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)

Broth & Chicken

6 cups chicken broth (high quality)
2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)

Pasta & Finish

1/2 cup pastina pasta (or small acini di pepe)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Equipment

Large soup pot 5-quart capacity or larger
Wooden spoon
Chef's knife For chopping vegetables

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 6-8 minutes.
2

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
4

Add the pastina pasta and shredded chicken, reducing heat to medium-low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the pasta is tender.
5

Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories 280

Protein 24g

Carbs 22g

Fat 10g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 4g

Sodium 780g

Serving Size 1 bowl

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

The ultimate comfort remedy packed with bright Italian flavors.

Pros

Soothing and nourishing
Quick to prepare
Classic ingredients

Cons

Best consumed fresh before pasta absorbs too much broth

Overview

A revitalizing classic chicken soup with an Italian twist.

AI Insights

Summary

A restorative Italian chicken soup utilizing pastina, fresh vegetables, lemon, and parmesan to boost flavor and comfort.

Tips

Add the lemon juice right at the end to keep the broth vibrant and fresh
Use rotisserie chicken to cut down preparation time
Stir frequently while the pastina cooks so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot