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Penicillin Soup. being ladled out of a large dutch oven with a wooden spoon

Farmhouse Favorite “Penicillin” Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Equipment

  • large pot or dutch oven
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • slotted spoon
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 10 baby carrots chopped
  • 10 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces water
  • Parmesan rind optional
  • 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup orzo
  • Lemon juice optional
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook just until fragrant.
  • Stir in salt, red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano, turmeric, rosemary, and black pepper.
  • Add water, parmesan rind, and chicken. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce to low heat, and cook until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Remove chicken with a slotted spoon, shred, and return to the pot.
  • Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Serve hot with lemon juice and parmesan cheese, if desired.
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