Description
Sicilian Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming you up on chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and ditalini pasta in a flavorful broth that will satisfy your cravings. With its rich flavors and nourishing ingredients, this soup is not only delicious but also a healthy choice for family dinners. Whether served alone or alongside crusty bread, 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 cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt diced tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 32 oz low-sodium chicken stock
- ½ cup dry ditalini pasta
- Fresh Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, combine chicken thighs, onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, potatoes, garlic, diced tomatoes, and kosher salt.
- Add chicken stock and a few cups of water; season with fresh black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Carefully remove the chicken; stir in ditalini pasta and cook uncovered for an additional 13–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks; return it to the pot and discard skin and bones. Stir in chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg