Hearty Sicilian Chicken Soup – A Rustic Italian Classic
A rich and rustic Sicilian Chicken Soup with tender chicken, pasta, vegetables, and a tomato-infused broth. Comforting and hearty — perfect for cozy meals or make-ahead dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or whole chicken
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10 cups water
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 carrots, peeled and diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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1½ cups crushed tomatoes
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2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
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1 cup ditalini or small pasta
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1–2 bay leaves
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Grated Pecorino Romano for serving
Instructions
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Simmer chicken in 10 cups of water with salt for 45–60 minutes. Remove, shred meat, and set aside. Strain and reserve broth.
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In the same pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft (5–7 min).
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Add crushed tomatoes and potatoes. Cook 2–3 minutes.
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Return strained broth to pot. Add bay leaves, oregano, red pepper flakes. Simmer 15–20 minutes.
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Stir in pasta and cook until al dente, 7–10 minutes.
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Add shredded chicken and parsley. Simmer 3–5 minutes more. Adjust seasoning.
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Serve hot with grated Pecorino Romano.
Notes
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Freeze without pasta for better texture.
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Substitute gluten-free pasta or rice if needed.
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Add greens like spinach for extra nutrients.