Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
An easy and comforting Italian Penicillin Soup recipe featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced turkey bacon
- 2 cups diced vegetables (carrots, celery, onion)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup pasta (small shapes like ditalini)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the diced vegetables and cook until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- In the last minute of cooking, stir in the fresh spinach.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add any additional vegetables you have on hand.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Penicillin Soup, turkey bacon, comfort food