Alphabet Soup
Bring nostalgia to your dinner table with this heartwarming Alphabet Soup—a vibrant, veggie-packed dish that delights kids and adults alike! Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting recipe combines tender vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions with aromatic garlic, dried herbs, and alphabet-shaped pasta all simmered in a rich tomato-infused vegetable broth. The addition of frozen peas and freshly chopped parsley adds bursts of color and fresh flavor to every spoonful. Ready in just 45 minutes, this wholesome soup is simple to prepare and ideal for family meals or casual gatherings. Serve it piping hot and enjoy the playful charm of letters floating in flavorful broth! Keywords: alphabet soup recipe, kid-friendly soup, vegetable soup, easy dinner ideas, comforting soup recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 2 medium, diced carrot
- 2 diced celery stalk
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup alphabet pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and canned tomatoes with their juice. Stir well to combine.
Add the dried thyme and dried basil to the pot.
Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and add the alphabet pasta. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Add the frozen peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking and continue to simmer.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.7 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6355 mg | 276% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.0 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.8 g | 189% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.1 g | ||
| Protein | 76.8 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 5753 mg | 122% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
