Cozy Italian Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1/2 cup diced carrots
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1/2 cup diced celery
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4 tablespoons butter, split in half
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped
→ Soup Base
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4 cups chicken broth made from bones
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1 cup orzo or pastina pasta
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1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric powder
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1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
→ Finishing Touches
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Fresh lemon juice to your liking
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
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1 large egg, fully beaten
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Fresh parsley leaves for garnish
# Instructions:
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Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a big pot over medium heat. Toss in the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring, until they're soft and smell great.
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Add the garlic to the veggies. Stir for about half a minute, just until it releases its aroma.
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Pour in the broth and sprinkle in the turmeric, salt, and pepper. Let it come to a slow simmer.
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Drop the pasta into the simmering broth. Cook it until just tender, following the instructions on the packet.
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Take the pot off the heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and the Parmesan cheese until they're fully mixed in.
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Let the soup cool just a bit. While stirring, pour in the beaten egg slowly to create soft, wispy ribbons.
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Top it off with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
# Notes:
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This hearty bowl of Italian goodness is the ultimate cold-weather comfort, inspired by classic chicken soup but with an Italian twist.
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Called 'Italian Penicillin,' it’s a playful nod to how this warm soup soothes both body and soul.