Oh, my stars! Kids and adults alike will absolutely love this flavorful and cozy chicken and star soup. It’s our family’s favorite comfort meal when the weather turns cold. It’s made with only 7 ingredients and in less than 25 minutes!

Two sets of blue and teal kids, plates and bowls with a colorful napkin. Each of the bowls is filled with chicken and star soup. The blue bowl has a blue spoon, icing on top with star, pasta, diced chicken and carrots inside.

Looking for an easy soup the WHOLE family will love?

Well, I got you!

This homemade chicken and star soup seems to be a hit with any kid (or big, ahem…adult kid) that I’ve met. And I think I know why. First of all, we’ve got adorable little pasta stars that just make the whole bowl of soup seem more FUN. The vibes of this soup are definitely on point.

Next, we’ve got a comforting chicken broth base, followed up by simple and hearty veggies. And to top it off, a filling source of protein from the chicken. And I’ll admit, as a mom, I love this soup because it’s incredibly easy to throw together even on a busy weeknight (I’ve even got a hack for cutting down cooking time with rotisserie chicken!).

#mymomhack – I like to make a big pot of this soup on Sunday (usually a double batch). That way I can pack the leftovers in my kid’s thermoses for their school lunches for the week!

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A large gray stockpot with the base for chicken and star soup with a hand, holding a small white bowl with chicken pasta over the simmering stock.
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  1. In a large stockpot, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots and celery.
  2. Add in the chicken, Italian seasoning, and salt, and sauté for another 3 minutes.
  3. Add in the broth and bring to a boil. Add in the pasta and reduce to a simmer.
  4. Let the pasta cook for 8-10 minutes. If the soup gets too thick, add in additional broth.
  5. Let cool slightly and serve.
A blue plate and bowl for kids, full of chicken and star soup with a blue spoon resting on top with*pasta, shredded, diced chicken, and carrots.

Get the recipe: Kid-Requested Chicken and Stars Soup (made in 25 minutes)

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Oh, my stars! Kids and adults alike will absolutely love this flavorful and cozy chicken and star soup. It's our family's favorite comfort meal when the weather turns cold. It's made with only 7 ingredients and in less than 25 minutes!
Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
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Ingredients 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken, finely chopped
  • 4 cups chicken or veggie broth
  • 1 cup stelline pasta

Instructions 

  • Sauté: In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add in the onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add in the garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add in the carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, and salt, and sauté for another 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
  • Chicken: add in the cooked chicken and saute for another 3-4 mintues.
  • Broth: add in the broth, turn the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
  • Pasta: add in the pasta, reduce heat to a simmer, and then cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes. If the soup gets too thick, then you can add in additional broth.
  • Serve: let cool slightly and then serve and enjoy!

Notes

Age: 10-24 months, we would recommend straining some of the broth out and letting it cool to almost room temperature before serving. 
Broth: The star pasta keeps expanding, so if your soup gets too thick, feel free to add more broth. 
How to Store: Store leftovers of this Chicken and Stars Soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Variations: Homemade chicken and stars soup is also incredibly versatile! Here are some of our favorite variations and additions.
  • Peas
  • Cauliflower rice
  • Chopped Spinach or Kale
  • Green beans
  • Shelled Edamame
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley
  • Lemon juice
Course: Main Course

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Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).