Italian Penicillin Soup: Healthy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A warm, comforting soup with the heartiness of turkey bacon and fresh vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth and add diced tomatoes, basil, and oregano.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add spinach and crumbled turkey bacon back to the pot; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add any other vegetables you like.
- Serve with crusty bread for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg