Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe
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Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe
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Comforting and healing this Pastina en brodo is just what the doctor ordered when you are feeling a little under the weather. This pastina soup is made with wholesome ingredients and a homemade chicken broth.
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Ingredients
Pastina Soup Ingredients
- 1 ½- 2 cups pastina pasta depends on the ratio you like for pasta to the broth
- 6 cups chicken broth or stock vegetable broth or stock
- freshly ground pepper optional, for serving
- extra-virgin olive oil optional, for serving)
- freshly grated Parmigiano cheese for serving
Homemade Chicken Broth
- 1 cooked whole chicken carcass skin and meat removed
- 1 whole onion cut in half outer layer removed
- 1 large large carrot whole or cut in half
- 2 celery ribs with leaves cut in half
- 1 clove garlic peeled (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig fresh Rosemary add other favorite fresh herbs
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- water
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Instructions
Homemade Chicken Broth
- Place all chicken broth ingredients in a large pot, soup kettle, or Dutch oven. Cover with water just enough so all ingredients are submerged. Bring to a boil on high heat. Let boil for a few minutes then reduce heat until it is just at a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours, skimming foam from top as necessary.
- Strain broth through a colander, or sieve. Discard the vegetables and herbs.
Pastina Soup
- Bring 6 cups of homemade chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the pastina pasta and boil for 3-4 minutes or until al dente (according to package instructions).
- Serve with freshly grated parmigano cheese and freshly ground black pepper, and/or a good drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with Easy Soft Italian No Knead Bread.
Notes
- If you can, make your own broth for the pastina soup. It makes a rich and nutritious base for this simple soup recipe.
- You can easily freeze the chicken broth, but I don't recommend freezing the leftover cooked pasta in the broth.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
1308mg
(55%)
Potassium
63mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1308mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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45 reviews
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