🍲 Easy Made Italian Penicillin Soup – Bold, Flavorful, and Cozy

Italian Penicillin Soup ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from soup lovers and comfort food fans)
🥩 Hearty | 🥬 Savory | 🧄 Garlic-Infused Comfort

When you need a hearty soup with a punch of Italian flavor, this Italian Penicillin Soup delivers. Loaded with tender chicken, garlic, herbs, and a touch of heat, it’s like a warm hug for your taste buds. Think of it as your go-to remedy for chilly nights or when you need a comforting, nourishing bowl.

Perfect for weeknight dinners, cozy lunches, or anytime you want a soup that feels indulgent but homemade.

Why You’ll Love Italian Penicillin Soup

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 4–6
💰 Budget-Friendly
✨ Flavor: Garlic-forward, herby, with tender chicken and savory broth
🧡 Perfect For: Cold nights, comfort food cravings, family dinners

Ingredients – Simple and Bold

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (optional for slight acidity)
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
• 1 cup small pasta (orzo, ditalini, or shells)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan, for garnish
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

How to Make Italian Penicillin Soup

Step 1: Sauté Aromatics and Chicken

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Add chicken pieces and sear lightly until golden on the outside.

Step 2: Build the Broth

Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 10–12 minutes.

Step 3: Add Pasta and Greens

Add pasta and cook until tender, about 8–10 minutes (or according to package instructions). Stir in spinach or kale during the last few minutes.

Step 4: Serve and Garnish

Ladle soup into bowls, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with Parmesan and parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.

Serving Ideas

• With garlic bread or cheesy crostini
• Over a scoop of risotto or rice for extra heartiness
• Topped with extra chili flakes for a spicy kick
• Add a drizzle of olive oil for a rich finish

What People Are Saying

“Absolutely delicious! Garlic lovers rejoice.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Maria S.

“The perfect balance of hearty chicken and pasta. Comfort in a bowl.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Tony L.

“This is now my go-to soup for cold evenings. So flavorful!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Elena P.

Italian Penicillin Soup – A Healing Bowl of Comfort

Italian Penicillin Soup is the Italian-inspired take on the classic “chicken soup for the soul.” Loaded with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, garlic, herbs, and tiny pasta, this broth-based soup is the ultimate comfort when you’re under the weather—or just craving something nourishing and delicious. Finished with lemon, Parmesan, and fresh parsley, every spoonful feels like a warm hug.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 330

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 3 carrots diced
• 2 celery stalks diced
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie or poached
• 1 cup small pasta ditalini, orzo, or acini di pepe
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
• Juice of 1 lemon plus extra wedges for serving
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Equipment

• Large pot or Dutch oven
• Wooden spoon
• Cutting board & knife

Method

 

1. Cook Aromatics – Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
2. Build Broth – Pour in chicken broth. Add oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a boil.
3. Add Pasta & Chicken – Stir in pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes (adjust for pasta type). Add shredded chicken and simmer another 5 minutes.
4. Finish with Flavor – Stir in lemon juice, Parmesan, and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
5. Serve – Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Swap chicken for turkey if using leftovers.

For extra immune-boosting power, add spinach, kale, or escarole at the end.

To make gluten-free, use rice or gluten-free pasta.

A drizzle of good olive oil on top adds richness.

FAQ – Italian Penicillin Soup

This Italian Penicillin Soup is rich, soothing, and packed with bold Italian flavors — perfect for cozy nights at home. If you love hearty, comforting soups with an Italian twist, check out this Cozy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup for another flavorful and satisfying bowl.