Chicken and Stars Soup

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    7 cups

  • Calories

    188 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken and Stars Soup

A homemade pot of chicken and stars soup is cozy, easy, comfort food!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion small, finely diced
  • 3 carrot peeled and finely diced
  • 3 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 4 cups chicken broth (plus extra as needed to thin the soup at the end)
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme, fresh leaves
  • 2 cups chicken cooked, shredded
  • ¾ cup pasta also called “stelline” or "estrellas", dry, star shaped
  • lemon juice fresh; chopped; optional garnish
  • parsley
  • thyme

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften (about 3-5 minutes).
  2. Add chicken broth, water, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender (about 10 minutes).
  3. Stir in cooked chicken and dry pasta. Simmer, uncovered, until the pasta is tender (about 8-10 minutes). Stir regularly so that the pasta doesn’t stick.
  4. Remove bay leaf. Season soup with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in extra chicken broth to thin, as necessary.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh lemon juice and chopped fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

  • Dice the vegetables into very small pieces, so that they're about the same size as the cooked pasta. This will help them cook quickly, too!
  • Don’t overcook the noodles or they will become mushy in your soup. Add them to the pot just before you’re ready to serve.
  • What can I add to Chicken Noodle Soup for flavor? This recipe includes fresh herbs like thyme, as well as garlic and bay leaf for more seasoning. If you like an even stronger, richer tasting soup, feel free to add more of your favorite herbs like parsley, dill, basil, oregano, rosemary, or chives, or a spice blend like poultry seasoning.
  • Taste and season as you go. The total amount of salt necessary will vary depending on the saltiness of your broth, and on personal preference. Add extra salt for more flavor, and feel free to increase the other herbs and seasonings as well. Start with low sodium chicken broth if you’re sensitive to sodium, since many store-bought options can be quite salty.
  • A fresh parsley garnish and fresh lemon juice at the end gives each bowl a pop of color and a bright touch. These are optional, though!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 552mg (23%) Potassium 279mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 4400IU (88%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 552mg 23%
Potassium 279mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 4400IU 88%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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