Description
This comforting Chicken and Stars Soup is a delightful homemade recipe featuring tender chicken, star-shaped pasta, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and ideal for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 3/4 cup star-shaped pasta (stelline)
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning.
- Simmer Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Then, add dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to combine the flavors.
- Cook Pasta: Stir in the star-shaped pasta (stelline) and cook for 7–9 minutes, or until the pasta is tender but not mushy.
- Add Chicken: Add the cooked chicken breast to the pot, simmering for another 2–3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and infused with the soup flavors.
- Adjust Seasonings and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt or pepper as needed. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh parsley for a bright finish.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut to save time.
- You can substitute stelline pasta with orzo or alphabet pasta depending on availability.
- Add a splash of lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
