Ingredients
4 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
1 medium onion (about 1 cup chopped)
3 celery ribs (about 2 cups chopped)
3 medium carrots (about 1.5 cups chopped)
1 large yellow bell pepper (chopped)
2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 pound, peeled and cut into ยพ-inch cubes)
4 cloves of garlic (chopped)
1 (14.5 oz) can of no-salt diced tomatoes
2 dry bay leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
32 ounces of low-sodium chicken stock
4 cups of water or additional chicken stock
ยฝ cup dry ditalini pasta or substitutes like tubetti or orzo
ยฝ cup fresh chopped Italian parsley
Fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Begin by combining the chicken thighs, chopped vegetables, garlic, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, chicken stock, water, and a touch of black pepper in a large pot.
2-Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer it partially covered for about 30 minutes until the chicken becomes tender.
3-Once that’s done, remove the chicken, shred it after discarding the skin and bones, and set it aside.
4-Add the pasta to the pot and let it cook for 13-15 minutes, then stir the shredded chicken back in, discard the bay leaves, mix in the fresh parsley, and you’re ready to serve.
5-For a thicker soup, blend in a mixture of 1 tablespoon flour and 2-3 tablespoons of broth, simmering it briefly to reach your desired consistency.
6-First Step: Gather all ingredients and prepare the vegetables by dicing onions, mincing garlic, slicing carrots, and chopping celery. Preheat a large pot to medium heat.
7-Second Step: Add the prepared ingredients to the pot as described and bring to a boil.
8-Third Step: Reduce heat and simmer for the recommended time.
9-Fourth Step: Handle the chicken and pasta as outlined.
10-Fifth Step: Finalize with parsley and any thickness adjustments.
Last Step:
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๐ Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor – the bones and skin create a richer broth during simmering
๐ Cook pasta separately or add it at the very end to prevent it from becoming mushy in the soup
๐ฅ Shred the chicken while it’s still warm for easier handling and better texture throughout the soup
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian/Sicilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 177mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 103mg
