Description
A hearty Sicilian chicken soup packed with vegetables and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 celery ribs, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 3 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium russet potatoes (1 pound), peeled and cut into ¾-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 (or additional chicken stock)
- ½ cup dry ditalini pasta
- ½ cup fresh chopped Italian parsley
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot (at least 6-quart), combine chicken, onions, celery, carrots, bell pepper, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, and salt.
- Pour in chicken stock and water. Season with black pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and easily falls off the bones.
- Remove chicken with tongs. Shred meat with two forks, discarding skin and bones.
- Add pasta to the soup and continue cooking 13–15 minutes, partially covered, until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add shredded chicken back into the pot. Check vegetables, especially potatoes, for doneness.
- Discard bay leaves, stir in parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Bone-in thighs are best for flavor. Drumsticks are also an option. Chicken breast is not recommended as it can dry out.
- Start with 1 Tbsp kosher salt and adjust to taste, especially after cooking pasta.
- For a spicier soup, add 1 ½ tsp black pepper.
- Original recipes used split chicken breast, but bone-in thighs improve flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4.6 g
- Sodium: 177.3 mg
- Fat: 4.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.9 g
- Protein: 34.7 g
- Cholesterol: 103.4 mg
Keywords: Sicilian Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup, Italian Soup