Description
Sicilian Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly evenings or serving at family gatherings. This hearty soup features tender chicken thighs, a medley of fresh vegetables, and ditalini pasta, all simmered in a flavorful broth that’s rich yet light. With its vibrant colors and aromatic herbs, this dish not only nourishes but also delights the senses. Plus, it’s made from scratch, allowing you to customize the ingredients to your liking. Whether enjoyed as a main course or a starter, Sicilian Chicken Soup is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 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 cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 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
- 1/2 cup dry ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped Italian parsley
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
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 low-sodium chicken stock and water. Season with black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken from pot and shred it using two forks; discard skin and bones.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and cook for an additional 13–15 minutes or until tender.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg