Description
Sicilian Chicken Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings the comforting essence of Italian cuisine to your table. This savory soup features tender chicken, a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, and delightful ditalini pasta, making it perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings. Packed with nourishing ingredients and rich flavors, this recipe not only satisfies your hunger but also warms your soul on chilly days. Easy to prepare, this comforting soup allows for customization based on your favorite veggies and pantry staples. Enjoy a bowl of this delicious Sicilian Chicken Soup any day of the week—it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 celery ribs, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt diced tomatoes
- 2 dry bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 32 oz low-sodium chicken stock
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup dry ditalini pasta
- Fresh black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large soup pot (at least 6-quart), combine chicken thighs, onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, potatoes, garlic, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and kosher salt. Add chicken stock and water; season with black pepper. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer partially covered for about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender. Remove chicken with tongs.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and cook for an additional 13–15 minutes until pasta is tender; stir occasionally.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the pot after discarding skin and bones.
- Discard bay leaves and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg