Best Italian Penicillin Soup: A Cozy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
Experience the comforting flavors of Italy with this delightful penicillin soup, featuring turkey bacon for a unique twist.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced turkey bacon
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g. ditalini)
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- In a large pot, sauté the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Once the pasta is tender, stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.
- Feel free to substitute the turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Penicillin Soup, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food