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Italian Penicillin Soup

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A comforting and aromatic Italian-inspired soup filled with vegetables, pasta, and flavorful herbs

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, chopped

6 cups chicken broth

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 cup pasta (such as ditalini)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Stir in pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can use a different type of small-sized pasta if ditalini is unavailable.
  • Adjust the spices to suit your taste preference.
  • For a vegetarian version, swap chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Fat