Description
Comforting Italian Penicillin Soup wraps warmth around weary souls with its healing broth and tender ingredients. Nonna’s secret remedy brings Mediterranean magic to your table, promising wellness in each spoonful you savor.
Ingredients
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Broth & Vegetables:
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) vegetable broth
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 onion, peeled and quartered
- 2 carrots, peeled
- 4 celery sticks, halved
- 1/4 inch (0.6 centimeters) ginger
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) salt (optional)
Pasta:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) dry pastina
Garnish:
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat broth in a large pot over medium-high heat until it reaches a rolling boil, then gently add chopped vegetables and reduce to a gentle simmer for 25 minutes until tender and softened.
- While vegetables are cooking, prepare pastina in a separate pot according to package instructions, ensuring al dente texture.
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer cooked vegetables from the broth into a blender, reserving the cooking liquid. Add 2 cups of the hot broth to the vegetables and puree until smooth and creamy.
- Allow vegetable puree to cool slightly to prevent potential splashing, then gradually pour the blended mixture back into the original broth, stirring to incorporate completely.
- Ladle the enriched broth over prepared pastina in serving bowls, creating a comforting and velvety soup base.
- Garnish each serving with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper for added depth and aromatic flavor.
Notes
- Ensure vegetables are cut into uniform small pieces for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- When blending hot ingredients, remove center lid from blender and cover with towel to prevent pressure buildup and potential splattering.
- For gluten-free option, substitute pastina with quinoa or rice to maintain the comforting soup’s integrity while accommodating dietary needs.
- Consider using homemade chicken broth for deeper, richer flavor profile and enhanced nutritional value compared to store-bought versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg