Description
Italian Penicillin Soup: a light, soothing, and flavorful bowl of comfort with healing vegetables, greens, and bright Italian flavors to help you feel better when under the weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 6 cups vegetable or halal chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: ½ cup cooked shredded halal chicken or chickpeas for added protein
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and zucchini, cooking another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (if using), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in spinach or kale and cook for another 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Add lemon juice and fresh parsley, then adjust seasoning to taste.
- Optional: add halal chicken or chickpeas for protein and heat through.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a lighter vegetarian option, or halal chicken broth to keep it Halal.
- Optional halal chicken or chickpeas add protein; add them during the final simmer.
- Finish with lemon juice and parsley for brightness.
- Pairs well with crusty bread or a simple side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
Keywords: Italian Penicillin Soup, soothing soup, healing soup, comforting soup, Italian-inspired soup, sickness cure soup