Chicken & Stars

Chicken & Stars

Kind of like chicken noodle soup but a bit more fun! Chicken & stars is a childhood favorite for so many. It’s made with simple ingredients that are seasoned with salt, pepper and fresh dill and yet it still has so much flavor! Seasoned soy curls provide a good amount of plant protein and those little stars give the soup great texture. It’s easy to make and so comforting. It’s the perfect delicious feel good meal any time of year.

Serves 4

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Ingredients

4oz (113g) dry Soy Curls
5oz (177g) dry Star Pasta (Stelline)
1/2 tsp (2g) Poultry Seasoning (blend of herbs)
1 medium (250g) Onion, diced
3-4 medium Carrots, diced
3 ribs Celery, diced
6 cups (1420ml) Vegan Chicken or Vegetable Broth
3 Tbsp (45ml) neutral Oil
1/4 cup (5g) fresh Dill, chopped (plus more for serving)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Note

The soup will continue to thicken as the stars and soy curls absorb the broth. Feel free to thin the soup with either 1 cup of water or more broth.

Directions

1.Add the poultry seasoning to the soy curls and cover them with hot water. Allow them to soak for about 20-30 minutes or until they have rehydrated and plumped up. Drain and set aside.

2.Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add in the onions, celery and carrots, season with pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the onions are translucent.

3.Add in the vegan chicken broth, lower the heat to medium low. Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender.

4.While the vegetables are simmering, Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet on medium heat. Add in the soaked and drained soy curls and sauté until nicely browned. Set aside.

5.Add in the fresh dill and pasta stars to the soup and cook for about 7-9 minutes or until the pasta is cooked. Add in the browned soy curls and heat through. Check for seasoning and adjust with salt & pepper to taste.

6.Serve up a comforting bowl with more fresh dill if desired and enjoy!