Description
Sicilian Chicken Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that’s perfect for chilly days. This delightful soup combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and ditalini pasta in a flavorful broth, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. With just 10 minutes of prep time and under an hour of cooking, you’ll have a warm bowl of goodness that everyone will love. The rich flavors and nutritious ingredients come together effortlessly, ensuring every spoonful is satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 celery ribs, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 3 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (1 pound)
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt diced tomatoes
- 2 dry bay leaves
- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 (32 oz) carton low-sodium chicken stock
- 4 cups water (or chicken stock)
- 1/2 cup dry ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped Italian parsley
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, combine chicken thighs, onions, celery, carrots, bell pepper, potatoes, garlic, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and kosher salt.
- Add chicken stock and water; season with black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and add ditalini pasta to the pot. Cook for 13–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the pot after the pasta is cooked.
- Discard bay leaves; stir in fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg