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Sicilian Chicken Soup

Sicilian Chicken Soup

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Warm up with a bowl of Sicilian Chicken Soup! This hearty recipe combines chicken, veggies, and pasta—perfect for comfort on chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (2 pounds)
  • 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 can no-salt diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 32 oz low-sodium chicken stock
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ cup dry ditalini pasta
  • ½ cup fresh chopped Italian parsley
  • Fresh black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large soup pot (at least 6-quarts), combine chicken thighs with onions, celery, carrots, bell pepper, potatoes, garlic, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and kosher salt.
  2. Pour in the chicken stock and water; season with black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for about 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
  4. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot. Stir in ditalini pasta and cook for an additional 13-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  5. Shred the chicken using forks; discard skin and bones. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Discard bay leaves and stir in fresh parsley just before serving.

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