Description
A comforting bowl of Italian Penicillin Soup rich, nourishing, and perfect for cold days. This immune-boosting soup is infused with garlic, onion, fresh herbs, and healing broth, making it the ideal remedy for colds, chilly evenings, or whenever you need a little extra comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Broth:
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, peeled and quartered
- 1/4 inch ginger
- 2 carrots, peeled
- 4 sticks celery, sliced in half
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Soup Base:
- 1 1/2 cups dry pastina (or other small pasta)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large soup pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Simmer the Vegetables: Add onion, ginger, carrots, celery, garlic, and salt. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Cook the Pasta: In a separate pot, cook pastina according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Blend the Vegetables: Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked vegetables to a blender along with 2 cups of broth. Blend until smooth.
- Combine the Soup: Pour the blended vegetable mixture back into the pot and stir well to create a rich, flavorful broth.
- Serve: Place cooked pastina in serving bowls, ladle the hot soup over it, and garnish with fresh parsley and black pepper.
Notes
- Customize the Flavor: Add turmeric or red pepper flakes for an extra warming boost.
- Make it Creamier: Blend cashews or coconut milk into the broth.
- Storage & Freezing: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat on the stovetop.
- Protein Boost: Add shredded chicken for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: ~4g
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: ~2g
- Saturated Fat: ~0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~35g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Italian soup, immune-boosting soup, healing soup, cold remedy soup, pastina soup, garlic broth, comforting soup, winter soup recipes