Sicilian Chicken Soup
Experience the warmth and comfort of homemade Sicilian Chicken Soup, the perfect dish for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty soup is a delightful blend of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and ditalini pasta simmered in a savory broth. Not only is it easy to make, but it also fills your home with an inviting aroma that will have everyone eagerly waiting at the dinner table. With its nourishing ingredients and rich flavors, you’ll want to keep this recipe close at hand for cozy nights in or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 bowls 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1.5 cups chopped carrots
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 14.5 oz can no-salt diced tomatoes
- 32 oz low-sodium chicken stock
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup dry ditalini pasta
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken thighs, onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, and salt.
- Add chicken stock and water; season with black pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and cook for an additional 13-15 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pot and shred it before returning it to the soup.
- Discard bay leaves, stir in parsley, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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