Description
A cozy, comforting Sicilian Chicken Soup packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and pasta in a savory tomato-infused broth. Perfect for a quick dinner, easy recipe night, or when you’re craving hearty food ideas. This soup is a flavorful, healthy snack or dinner idea that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup crushed tomatoes
6 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup ditalini pasta
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add carrots, celery, and sweet potato. Toss to coat in the tomato-onion mixture.
4. Return the chicken to the pot. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes.
5. Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, discard bones and skin. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
6. Add ditalini pasta and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
7. Serve hot with parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
If you’re planning to freeze it, cook the pasta separately and add it when reheating.
You can swap ditalini for orzo or small shells if needed.
Use low-sodium broth to better control saltiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy recipe, quick dinner, healthy snack, chicken soup, comfort food, food ideas, dinner ideas