Italian Penicillin Soup 

 

“A comforting, immune-boosting soup filled with Italian flavors, tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a savory broth. Perfect for cold days or when you’re under the weather.”

Ingredients

For the Broth:

• 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds, cleaned and rinsed)
• 10 cups water
• 1 onion, quartered
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Soup:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced (optional)
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 1 cup small pasta (like orzo, ditalini, or small shells)
• 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale, roughly chopped)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions:

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