Chicken and Stars Soup
Bring comfort to your table with this heartwarming Chicken and Stars Soup, a nostalgic classic that’s perfect for all ages. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken, hearty vegetables, and whimsical star-shaped pasta (stelline) simmered in a fragrant chicken broth infused with thyme, parsley, and a hint of garlic. Ideal for chilly days or soothing a cold, this one-pot wonder is both easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful, with just 15 minutes of prep time. Optional touches of fresh lemon juice and parsley add a refreshing brightness to each bowl. Perfect for family dinners or make-ahead lunches, this homemade chicken soup feels like a warm hug in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup star-shaped pasta (stelline)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
Add the chicken breasts to the pot, along with the dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreds with a fork.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and discard the bay leaf.
Add the star-shaped pasta to the pot and allow it to cook for 6-8 minutes, or until tender.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
Stir in the lemon juice for a hint of brightness, if desired.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if preferred. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 1158 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 663 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
