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Italian Penicillin Soup

A comforting bowl of Italian Penicillin Soup filled with nutritious vegetables and robust flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. Heat a splash of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft and fragrant.
  2. Pour in the broth and bring to a rapid boil.
  3. Sprinkle in the thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in the spinach or kale and allow to wilt into the broth.
  5. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.

Notes

Using dried herbs is fine; just adjust the quantity. This soup is easily customizable with different veggies or added proteins.