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Easy & Hearty Sicilian Chicken Soup with Ditalini Pasta

Close-up of a warm bowl of Sicilian chicken soup filled with shredded chicken, carrots, pasta, and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
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This Sicilian Chicken Soup recipe delivers the comforting, rich flavor of Italian tradition in a simple, one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. It features tender chicken, vegetables, and ditalini pasta in a savory tomato-herb broth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a zesty kick)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup ditalini pasta
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken and the ditalini pasta. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook according to the pasta package directions, usually 8 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
  5. Stir in the fresh spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking until it wilts into the soup.
  6. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle the hearty Italian soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

  • For a flavor profile similar to Carrabba’s Mama Mandola’s soup, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest when you add the dried herbs.
  • This is a great soup recipe for meal prep; the soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • If you prefer a thicker broth, use 1/4 cup less chicken broth initially.

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