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Sicilian Chicken Soup

A hearty and comforting soup featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and spices, perfect for family meals and cold days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup 1 medium onion, chopped About 1 medium onion
  • 2 cups 3 celery ribs, chopped About 3 celery ribs
  • 1.5 cups 3 medium carrots, chopped About 3 medium carrots
  • 1 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes About 2 medium russet potatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 can 14.5 oz can no-salt diced tomatoes
  • 2 leaves dry bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 32 oz 1 carton low-sodium chicken stock
  • 4 cups water or additional chicken stock
  • 0.5 cup dry ditalini pasta
  • 0.5 cup fresh chopped Italian parsley For garnish
  • Fresh black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large soup pot (at least 6 quarts), combine the chicken, onions, celery, carrots, bell pepper, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, and salt.
  2. Add the chicken stock and water. Season with black pepper to taste.
  3. Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender and easily falls off the bones.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pot using a pair of tongs.
  5. Stir in the pasta and continue cooking the soup for 13-15 minutes, partially covered, until the pasta is tender. Make sure to stir a couple of times to prevent the pasta from sticking.
  6. While the pasta cooks, shred the chicken with two forks, discarding the skin and bones.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Check the veggies, especially the potatoes, for doneness.
  8. Discard the bay leaves, stir in the parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

For best results, serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley. Can be paired with crusty bread. Store leftovers in airtight containers for 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

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