Dairy-Free Alphabet Soup
Bring back the nostalgia of your childhood with a wholesome, Dairy-Free Alphabet Soup that’s perfect for the whole family! Packed with colorful veggies like carrots, zucchini, and red bell pepper, this hearty soup is simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth and infused with aromatic spices like thyme and bay leaves. The fun addition of alphabet pasta makes it a hit with kids, while its dairy-free and plant-based ingredients make it a healthy choice for dietary restrictions. Ready in just 45 minutes, this vibrant, comforting soup is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy lunch. Garnish with fresh parsley for an herby finishing touch and serve it piping hot for a bowl of alphabet-filled joy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrot, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup alphabet pasta
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrot, celery, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Add the alphabet pasta, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the pasta and vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the pot.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.8 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6423 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.1 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.5 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.8 g | ||
| Protein | 62.5 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 5230 mg | 111% | |
*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.
