Chicken And Stars Soup With Peas
1 1/2 cups uncooked Stellini, Alphabet or other small pasta shape
1 tablespoon Butter
3 medium Carrots, finely diced
2 stalks Celery, finely diced
6 cups chicken broth, skimmed of fat
1 1/2 cups Diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup peas, drained
Salt -- to taste
Prepare pasta as directed on package, drain, set aside. In saucepan, melt butter. Add carrots and celery. Saute over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes until soft. Stir in broth, chicken, pasta and peas. Bring to a boil. Season to taste with salt.