ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP WITH PASTA AND TOMATOES

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We like to think of this recipe as an Italian grandma's take on classic chicken noodle soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 4h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 whole chicken (4 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces with the backbone, plus 8 extra wings (1 1/2 pounds)
4 large sprigs parsley
2 large sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, plus freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
1 small onion, diced (1 cup)
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds (1 cup)
1 cup chopped fennel
One 14.5-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
8 ounces cooked ditalini
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Red-pepper flakes and grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with 14 cups water, chicken pieces, backbone, wings, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Skim foam, reduce heat, and gently simmer for 25 minutes. Remove chicken (except wings); continue simmering while you discard skin and remove meat from bones. Cover meat and refrigerate; return bones to pot and simmer 3 1/2 hours more.
  • Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve and discard solids, including bones and wings. Skim fat and transfer broth to a clean pot. Add onions, carrots, fennel, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 25 minutes.
  • Cut or tear reserved chicken into 3 cups of bite-size pieces. (You'll end up with an extra cup of meat; save it for a salad or a sandwich.) Add to broth, along with ditalini, basil, and lemon juice. Heat through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, top with red-pepper flakes and Parmesan, and serve.

Sam Schwodler
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This soup is amazing! I love the way the flavors come together, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


jeet biswas
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Adepoju Kehinde
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Shahidali Gulbasheer
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My family loved the flavor and it was so easy to make.


Salina Shrestha
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This soup is amazing! I love the way the flavors come together, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Vipul Sampath
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Alaa Khoudri
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


pritom boy
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My family loved the flavor and it was so easy to make.


Mazhar Hayat
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This soup is amazing! I love the way the flavors come together, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Matilda Begay
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so comforting and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Avinas Pasman
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients, and it's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Arwin
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's so flavorful.


Daniel Delgado
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors, and it's so easy to make. I've already shared the recipe with several friends.


Rakesh shah
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


kalipera 1
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I added some extra vegetables, such as carrots and celery, and it turned out great. My family loved it!