Description
Discover the benefits of Italian Penicillin Soup for immune boost health Easy recipe for a tasty nutritious dish that warms body soul
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 can (14 oz) of diced tomatoes
6 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup of cooked pasta (ditalini or small shell pasta)
1 cup of green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan for serving
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Toss the minced garlic into the pot and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
Add the chopped carrots and celery, stirring occasionally. Let them cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add in the diced zucchini and the can of diced tomatoes (juice and all!). Stir everything together.
Add the vegetable or chicken broth to the pot, and bring everything to a gentle boil.
Sprinkle in the dried oregano and basil, then season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
Once boiling, add the green beans, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it all bubble away for about 20-25 minutes.
Just before serving, stir in the cooked pasta, letting it warm through for a couple of minutes.
Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
A cozy and comforting Italian Penicillin Soup filled with rich flavors and warm memories, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
Keywords: Italian Penicillin Soup, soup recipes, Italian recipes, comfort food, easy dinner
