Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe: Hearty Comfort with Turkey Bacon
This Italian Penicillin Soup is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for any occasion, featuring turkey bacon for a delicious twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup pasta, any shape
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the bacon drippings, sauté the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic until softened.
- Add the chicken broth, thyme, and oregano; bring to a boil.
- Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Add the spinach and crumbled bacon, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a vegetarian option, skip the bacon and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Italian Penicillin Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon, Soup Recipe