Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Chicken and Stars Soup that’s perfect for chilly days. This soup is loaded with shredded chicken, vegetables, and star-shaped pasta in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup small star-shaped pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add carrots and celery: Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth: Bring to a boil. Stir in dried thyme and parsley.
- Add pasta: Cook until al dente, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in chicken: Heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought chicken broth for best flavor.
- Substitute star pasta with small alphabet or orzo pasta if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
