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!
Print Homemade Chicken and Stars Soup in 20 Minutes
This homemade version of classic chicken and stars soup is wholesome and delicious, but still quick and easy!
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
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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.
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Stir in carrots and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes longer. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
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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.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Kid-Friendly
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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 :)