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Italian Penicillin Soup

Italian Penicillin Soup

The ultimate comfort food, Italian Penicillin Soup is a nourishing and delightful bowl of warmth. Packed with fresh vegetables and rich flavors, this easy weeknight dinner will satisfy your cravings and keep you healthy. Perfect for sharing and enjoying with loved ones, make it tonight for a cozy meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 3 stalks Celery tops removed and cut in half
  • 2 cups Baby Carrots
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cubes Bouillon
  • 12 oz Pastina Pasta cooked and kept warm
  • to taste Shredded Parmesan Cheese optional for serving

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Large stock pot
  • Slotted Spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large stock pot, add Celery (tops removed and halved), Baby Carrots, Onion, and Garlic.
  2. Add Vegetable Broth, Water, Salt, and Bouillon cubes to the pot.
  3. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it begins to boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 45 minutes.
  4. After the mixture has simmered for 45 minutes, remove the pot from heat. Using a Slotted Spoon, carefully remove the Celery, Carrots, Onion, and Garlic, and place them into a blender.
  5. Spoon about 2 cups of broth from the pot into the blender with the vegetables.
  6. Process the mixture in the blender or food processor until it becomes smooth.
  7. Pour the smooth vegetable mixture back into the stock pot. Stir well to ensure the mixture is evenly combined with the remaining broth.
  8. To serve, spoon some cooked Pastina Pasta into a bowl. The pasta should be from 1 box (12 oz) that has been previously cooked and kept warm.
  9. Ladle the hot vegetable broth over the pasta in the bowl. If desired, top with Shredded Parmesan Cheese for an extra touch of flavor.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Use a fine-mesh strainer when draining your pastina pasta to prevent the small pieces from slipping through the holes.
  • Tip 2: Enhance the soup’s flavor by adding a pinch of your favorite herbs, extra bouillon cubes, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
  • Tip 3: To ensure even distribution and prevent the pasta from sinking to the bottom, ladle the soup over the pasta in individual serving bowls.