This comforting Italian Penicillin Soup is perfect for those cold days when you need a little healing. It’s rich, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Soup
Method:stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup pasta (small shapes like ditalini)
2 cups kale, chopped
1 cup cooked cannellini beans
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery and sauté until softened.
Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Add pasta and cook for another 10 minutes or until al dente.
Stir in kale and cannellini beans, cooking until kale wilts.
Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
This soup can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
Try adding different vegetables based on your preference.