Description
This Sicilian Chicken Soup is a hearty and comforting dish packed with vegetables, tender chicken, and pasta in a flavorful broth. It’s a family favorite perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3 quarts (12 cups) water
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs), giblets removed
- 8 oz ditalini pasta (or small pasta of choice)
- 1/2 head of cabbage, shredded
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until vegetables are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the black pepper, kosher salt, white pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, thyme, and parsley. Stir to coat the vegetables with the spices.
- Pour in the water and add the whole chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, shred the meat and discard the skin and bones.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and bring soup back to a boil. Add pasta and cabbage and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until pasta is tender and cabbage is soft.
- Adjust seasonings if needed and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ditalini with any small pasta like orzo or elbow macaroni.
- Soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully.
- Remove pasta if freezing to avoid mushy texture upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
