Why buy the cans when you can make wholesome and delicious chicken and stars soup at home?
Adorable shapes can go a long way in convincing kids to eat. The whole family will love this simple chicken soup with carrots and cute, star-shaped pasta. It is a no-fuss dinner that takes little time or effort. Chicken and Stars soup was a staple in our house when I was a kid. I think it may have been the only food my sister would eat for a while! Some kids love the tomato soup + grilled cheese sandwich combo, but for us it was chicken and stars + peanut butter sandwich all the way. If your kids aren’t allergic to the color green, this would also be great with about a cup of frozen peas or fresh baby spinach leaves added with the broth. Don’t forget the crusty bread (or peanut butter sandwiches) for dipping!
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
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- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c. shredded carrots I use pre-shredded to save time
- 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- 32 oz. reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 c. star-shaped pasta or substitute alphabet pasta or orzo
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- Add olive oil to a large pot, and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken to hot oil. Sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of pepper, and stir fry until chicken is no longer pink, 5-8 minutes.
- Stir in carrots and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes longer. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add pasta, and continue boiling for 7 minutes or recommended cooking time on pasta package. Soup will be ready to serve immediately, but please let kids’ portions cool a bit to avoid burns.
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Ginger
Andi says
Thank you for the tip about the cherry juice, Ginger! I think I will try that or cherry juice extract supplements. Good thing I love cherries! Thanks so much for your sweet comment. I appreciate it so much! xo
Chrystal Thurston says
Just what I was looking for I think we have a mild case of food poisoning, this will be wonderful tonight. Happy 1 year Blogiversary, love your recipes!
Andi says
I’m so sorry to hear about your food poisoning :( I hope this mild soup cures what ails you, Chrystal!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
Chicken and stars was always my favorite soup growing up, and it would be wonderful to eat one that’s not out of a can! haha Happy 1 year Blogiversary, Andi, and I was so happy to take part in the giveaway with you. I’ll do a link up with you any time! :)
Andi says
Thank you so much, Marcie! I’m so happy you joined in on the giveaway, and I’ll be sure to let you know when I do the next one :)
Kelly says
We are craving soups these days since it’s been really cold where we are. I love this wholesome version of chicken and stars soup – my son would love this :) Thanks for sharing Andi and hope you have a great weekend! Happy 1 year Blog Anniversary too :)
Andi says
Thank you, Kelly! Kids love cute pasta, so I’m sure your son would gobble this up :)