Description

Sicilian Chicken Soup is a delightful and hearty dish that warms the soul on chilly days. This comforting recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and ditalini pasta in a rich, flavorful broth. It’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, offering a nutritious meal that everyone will love. With its fresh ingredients and simple preparation steps, this soup is not just easy to make but also an excellent choice for meal prep, as it tastes even better the next day. Dive into a bowl of Sicilian Chicken Soup today and experience the warmth and flavor that makes it a kitchen favorite!

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, cubed
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
Fresh black pepper to taste
1/2 cup fresh chopped Italian parsley

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Instructions

In a large soup pot, combine chicken thighs, onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, potatoes, garlic, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and salt.
Add chicken stock and water. Season with black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for about 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken from pot; add ditalini pasta and cook for another 13–15 minutes.
Shred the cooked chicken once cool enough to handle; discard skin and bones before returning shredded meat to the pot.
Discard bay leaves and stir in parsley before serving hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 85mg