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Bertha Jones

Italian Penicillin Soup

A comforting Italian soup packed with vegetables and herbs, perfect for chilly days or when feeling under the weather.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
Broth
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
Herbs and Spices
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Garnish
  • to taste lemon juice (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Add the spinach and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice if desired.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy your soothing soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Fresh herbs enhance the flavor significantly, so don’t hesitate to use them instead of dried if you have them. For a thicker soup, consider blending a portion of it and then stirring it back in. Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes can give a delightful kick!

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