Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe: A Cozy, Healing Twist with Turkey Bacon
A soothing and hearty soup combining the rich flavors of turkey bacon with a medley of vegetables, perfect for cold nights and boosting your immune system.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble the bacon.
- Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cooked pasta and peas, then cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute turkey bacon with mushrooms.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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