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Sicilian Chicken Soup

Sicilian Chicken Soup

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Sicilian Chicken Soup is your ultimate winter warmer, combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and delightful ditalini pasta into a comforting bowl of goodness. This hearty soup offers a rich blend of flavors that will satisfy your cravings while providing wholesome nutrition. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this easy-to-make recipe is not only delicious but also versatile enough to customize with your favorite ingredients. Whether paired with crusty bread or a fresh salad, this delightful dish promises to bring warmth and joy to any occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (2 lbs)
  • 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 can (14.5 oz) no-salt diced tomatoes
  • 2 dry bay leaves
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 32 oz low-sodium chicken stock
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ cup dry ditalini pasta
  • Fresh black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup fresh chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large soup pot, combine chicken thighs, onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, potatoes, garlic, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and kosher salt.
  2. Add low-sodium chicken stock and water. Season with black pepper. Cover and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Remove the chicken using tongs.
  4. Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook for about 13–15 minutes until tender.
  5. Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the pot.
  6. Discard bay leaves and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg