chicken stock powder
A fun, colorful twist on a classic comfort food! This kid-friendly chicken noodle soup features star-shaped pasta, hidden veggies, and chicken stock powder for rich flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 tbsp chicken stock powder (low sodium preferred)
4 cups water
1 cup shaped pasta (stars, alphabet, etc.)
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup peas (frozen or fresh)
¼ cup sweet corn
1 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add diced carrots and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly soft.
Add water and chicken stock powder. Stir well until dissolved.
Bring to a boil. Add shaped pasta and cook according to package instructions.
In the last 3 minutes, stir in peas and corn.
Simmer until pasta and vegetables are fully cooked.
Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve warm in fun bowls with kid-friendly spoons.
Notes
- You can use small pasta like orzo if shapes aren't available.
- Add shredded cooked chicken for more protein.
- Use homemade chicken stock powder for cleaner ingredients.