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Hearty Sicilian Chicken Soup: Flavorful Italian Comfort Food

A close-up of a white bowl filled with hot Sicilian chicken soup, topped with shredded chicken and grated Parmesan cheese.
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You can make this hearty Sicilian Chicken Soup at home. This recipe delivers the comforting, Italian-inspired flavors you seek, featuring tender chicken, vegetables, and ditalini pasta in a savory broth. It is an easy, satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or when you need nourishing comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons 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 (adjust for spice level)
  • 6 cups homemade chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup shredded cooked 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. 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. Add the ditalini pasta. Cook according to package directions, usually about 8 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
  5. Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and the fresh spinach. Cook just until the chicken is heated through and the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  6. Taste the soup and add salt and black pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese before you serve it.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality homemade chicken broth.
  • If you want a soup similar to Carrabba’s, increase the red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or more.
  • You can substitute the ditalini pasta with small shells or orzo if you prefer.
  • Shred the chicken from a rotisserie chicken for a quick weeknight option.

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