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Cozy Chicken and Stars Soup

Cozy Chicken and Stars Soup

Craving warmth? This Cozy Chicken and Stars Soup wraps you in comfort with its rich flavors and delightful ingredients. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds. Make it tonight and enjoy every spoonful!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery sticks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 7 to 8 cups chicken stock
  • 1 parmesan cheese rind
  • 1 cup uncooked stelline pasta, mini pasta stars
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, plus more for topping
  • parmesan cheese, for topping
  • lemon wedges, for spritzing

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Peeler
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat the butter in a large stock pot over medium-low heat. Add in the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and poultry seasoning. Stir in the shredded chicken.
  3. Add in 7 cups of chicken stock and the parmesan cheese rind. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Stir in the stelline pasta. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.
  4. Add in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. If the parmesan rind didn’t melt entirely, you can scoop it out.
  5. Serve immediately with a lemon wedge for sprinkling, parmesan cheese for topping, and more parsley sprinkled on top.
  6. For leftovers, consider cooking the pasta separately.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Allow the soup to cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Tip 2: This soup freezes well; store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
  • Tip 3: Serve with a side of crusty bread or a fresh garden salad.
  • Tip 4: Consider adding cooked spinach or kale for added nutrition.
  • Tip 5: Make a big batch for meal prep!