Description
Italian Penicillin Soup is a comforting and wholesome dish packed with flavor from fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This soup is perfect for warming up during chilly days or when feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
Whole carrots
yellow onion
fresh garlic cloves
parmesan rind (optional)
pastina or small-shaped pasta
fresh lemon juice
fresh parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Chop the carrots and onion into small pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, add a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat, then sauté the onions and carrots until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in the broth and add the parmesan rind if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the pastina and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated parmesan.
Notes
Feel free to customize this soup by adding your favorite herbs or vegetables. If you like a bit of spice, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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