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Easy Italian Healing Soup – Comfort in a Bowl

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Italian Penicillin Soup is a light, healing chicken soup with lemon, garlic, herbs, and tender chicken in a clear broth. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for cold days or sick days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 2 carrots, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 6 cups chicken or bone broth

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

  • ½ cup small pasta or rice (optional)

  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 sprig fresh

  • 1 sprig rosemary

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil for 5–6 min.

  • Add garlic and cook 1 more min.

  • Pour in broth, add herbs, salt, pepper. Simmer 10 min.

  • Add chicken and pasta/rice if using. Cook until tender.

  • Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Freeze without grains for best texture. Add fresh lemon and parsley when reheating. Use gluten-free or low-carb swaps as needed.

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