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Italian Penicillin Soup


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  • Author: ladidsaadia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A comforting and lively soup filled with sautéed vegetables, herbs, and a bright finish of lemon juice, perfect for chilly evenings and cold remedies.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chopped spinach or kale
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Heat a splash of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Toss in the minced garlic, oregano, and thyme, stirring for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer to meld flavors.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, then add the chopped spinach or kale, cooking down for another 5 minutes until tender.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice right before serving for a bright finish.

Notes

Use low-sodium broth for better control over saltiness and feel free to adapt with leftover greens.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg