Best 2 Sicilian Chicken Soup Recipes

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Sicilian chicken soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Originating from the beautiful island of Sicily, this soup is made with a variety of ingredients, including chicken, vegetables, and pasta. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. This Sicilian soup is sure to warm you up on a cold day. It's also very easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. There are many variations of Sicilian chicken soup, but the most common ingredients include chicken, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and pasta. Some recipes also include potatoes, zucchini, or spinach. The soup is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. In this article, we will provide you with two delicious and easy-to-follow recipes for Sicilian chicken soup. The first recipe is for a traditional Sicilian chicken soup, and the second recipe is for a lighter version of the soup that is perfect for a summer meal.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SICILIAN CHICKEN SOUP



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A hearty spicy full bodied chicken noodle soup, perfect for cold nights, or people with colds! This recipe was inspired by Carrabas Mama Mandola's Sicilian Chicken Soup. My friend and I absolutely love it, but we live too far away from a Carrabas to have it more than once a year or so. We tried other "copycat" recipes we found online, but none of them were even close. So through trial and error we created this recipe. Hope you enjoy it and we'd love to hear what you think!

Provided by smlingrl

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 medium potatoes, diced
1 large yellow onion, diced
6 carrots, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
5 stalks celery, diced (including leafy tops)
1 tablespoon garlic
1 (14 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes
5 quarts chicken stock (not broth, stock)
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 lb macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Saute onion, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and celery in a large soup pot.
  • Add stock, garlic, tomatoes, bouillon cubes, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
  • Simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Divide soup in half, leave half in the soup pot and puree the other half in a food processor.
  • Add the pureed soup back to the soup pot and stir. Add shredded chicken and parsley.
  • Simmer 30 minutes.
  • While the soup is simmering, boil a pot of water and cook the macaroni according to the directions on the bag. Drain and toss with olive oil until lightly coated.
  • Ladle soup into individual bowls and add macaroni to taste. Add parmesan cheese to taste and enjoy! (number of servings is approximate).

MAMA MANDOLA'S SPICY SICILIAN CHICKEN SOUP



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Make and share this Mama Mandola's Spicy Sicilian Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kit..ty Of Canada

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 celery ribs
4 medium carrots, peeled
1 large yellow onion
2 medium potatoes, peeled
1 large green bell pepper
1 (14 ounce) can imported Italian plum tomatoes
1 (5 lb) hen, washed and cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 quarts water
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Dice celery, carrots, onion, potatoes and bell pepper into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Chop tomatoes; reserve all juice.
  • Place vegetables, tomatoes with their juice, chicken pieces, parsley and garlic in a 10-quart stockpot.
  • Add water. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Slowly bring soup to a boil over low heat.
  • Skim off foam that rises to the surface; may have to skim 2 or 3 times.
  • Partially cover pot and simmer 2 hours.
  • When soup is finished, remove chicken pieces with a slotted spoon. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, mash vegetables in the bottom of the pot with the back side of a large cooking spoon or a potato masher.
  • When chicken has cooled enough to handle, remove skin and bones and return meat to soup.
  • Notes: Soup is best served the day after it is made. Refrigerate and remove fat that solidifies on the surface of the soup. Serve soup with rice or small, stubby pasta. For better flavor, cook the rice or pasta in the soup when reheating. Add freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your soup, so be sure to use the best you can find. Fresh, organic vegetables and free-range chicken are always a good choice.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices: There are many different ways to flavor Sicilian chicken soup, so feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices until you find a combination that you love. Some popular options include basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and pepper.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the soup, the better it will taste.
  • Serve the soup with a variety of garnishes: Some popular options include grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Sicilian chicken soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very versatile soup, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. With so many different ways to flavor it, there is sure to be a version of Sicilian chicken soup that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful soup, give Sicilian chicken soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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