Sopa De Estrellitas | Easy Mexican Style Pasta Soup Recipe | Chicken Soup Ideas

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth provides a lighter option, while water + bouillon is cost-effective.

star-shaped pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while regular pasta is more affordable.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity, while vinegar is a budget-friendly alternative.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley is a milder herb, while green onions add freshness at a lower cost.

Toast the star-shaped pasta in a preheated 5 quart pot with 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes until deep golden brown.

Add 2 tablespoons of low-sodium chicken bouillon base to the pot with the toasted pasta.

Pour in 2 quarts of water and bring to a simmer.

Add 1/2 cup of tomato puree to the pot and stir to combine.

Taste the mixture for salt and add around 1/2 teaspoon of salt to taste.

Let the mixture simmer and boil for 8 minutes.

Add 2 to 3 cups of cooked shredded chicken and let it continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve the soup with cubes of mozzarella cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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