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Chicken and Stars Soup

For anyone else who loved Chicken and Stars Soup as a kid like I did, here is the all-natural homemade version that tastes even better! Plus it’s quick and easy to make, and so delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, kid friendly
Servings: 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small white onion
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups good-quality chicken stock
  • 2 cups finely-chopped cooked chicken
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup uncooked stelline (star-shaped pasta)
  • fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
  • optional garnishes: freshly-grated Parmesan lemon wedge, and/or chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Sauté the mirepoix. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Simmer. Add the chicken stock, chicken, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the broth reaches a simmer. Add the pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until it is al dente.
  • Season. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste and season the soup with salt and pepper (and/or additional herbs) as needed.
  • Serve. Serve warm with your desired garnishes and enjoy!