Italian Penicillin Soup: A Hug in a Bowl
A restorative, garlic-forward vegetable soup designed to soothe the senses and warm the body during cold weather.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onion and carrots in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a light simmer.
- Add sliced celery and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fold in chopped kale and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper before serving.