Healing Slow Cooker Italian Penicillin Soup in 6 Hours
A hearty and comforting soup made in a slow cooker, often referred to as Italian Penicillin Soup for its soothing properties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker.
- Add diced chicken, chicken broth, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Add pasta in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Stir well and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Adjust pasta cooking time based on type used.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg