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Easy Homemade Chicken and Stars Soup

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This easy homemade chicken and stars soup is the ultimate comfort food for busy families. Made with tender chicken, star-shaped pasta, and simple ingredients, it’s a nostalgic, cozy, and delicious recipe perfect for cooler weather or when you need a warm pick-me-up.
Servings: 4 -6 people
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 8 cups chicken stock, homemade or low-sodium
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme, or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • salt and pepper, adjust to taste
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie), shredded
  • 1 cup stelline, star-shaped pasta
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of ½ lemon, optional, for brightness

Instructions

  • Sauté the veggies: In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 6–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Build the broth: Pour in chicken stock, then add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add chicken and pasta: Stir in shredded chicken and star pasta. Simmer until the pasta is tender (about 6–8 minutes).
  • Finish and serve: Remove bay leaves, stir in parsley, and add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve warm with your favorite bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 36gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 779mgPotassium: 877mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5410IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 4mg