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Delectable Sicilian Chicken Soup, featuring a steaming bowl of savory broth, tender chicken, and aromatic vegetables.

Ultimate Sicilian Chicken Soup

A hearty and flavorful chicken soup that captures the essence of Sicilian cuisine, with a rich broth, tender chicken, and a medley of aromatic vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 cups of chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Slotted spoon
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, place the chicken pieces and cover with the chicken broth.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and set them aside.
  5. Using a slotted spoon, remove the vegetables from the broth and set them aside as well.
  6. Shred the chicken meat off the bones and return it to the broth.
  7. Add the reserved vegetables back to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve the Sicilian Chicken Soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

For best results, simmer the chicken and broth separately to extract maximum flavor. Cook the vegetables until tender but still maintain their structure. Shredding the chicken meat ensures a cohesive texture throughout the soup. Adjust seasoning to your taste and enjoy this comforting and authentic Sicilian dish.