Sopa de Estrelinha

"Soup of Little Stars" is the Portuguese equivalent of mom's chicken soup. This is great when you feel sick, but not if your stomach is upset because it's got some kick. It will clear out your sinuses, though. You can make it with any little pastas, but the stars are the best. It just feels right that way. --Mark

Ingredients:

onion, chopped

olive oil

garlic, crushed

crushed red pepper

tomato sauce

water

chicken bouillon

cooked chicken

star pasta

Instructions:

Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add crushed red pepper and stir for about a minute. Add tomato sauce and heat through. Add water and chicken bouillon. Bring to a boil. Add in cooked chicken and pasta. Cook until pasta is soft.