Italian Penicillin Soup (Italian Pastina Soup or Sick Day Soup)
Enjoy this hearty chicken soup with tender vegetables and pearl couscous in a flavorful broth, finished with fresh lemon, Parmesan, and parsley.
Ingredients
- 2 bags Success® Pearl Couscous
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 lemon wedges
- Parmesan, shredded (for garnish)
- fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare pearl couscous according to package directions.
Step 2
In a large pot, add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the carrots, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
Step 3
Add the chicken and Italian seasoning to the pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Add pearl couscous and continue to cook for 5 additional minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Ladle into bowls and squeeze the fresh lemon wedge into each bowl. Top with parmesan and parsley.
