Low Carb Alphabet Soup
Warm up to a bowl of nostalgia with a healthy twist! This **Low Carb Alphabet Soup** reinvents the childhood classic by swapping traditional pasta with zucchini noodles, making it a guilt-free comfort food option. Bursting with fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, green beans, and a medley of fragrant herbs, this recipe delivers hearty flavors without the carbs. A 30-minute simmer in savory chicken broth and diced tomatoes ensures a rich, aromatic base, while the addition of alphabet vegetable noodles keeps it fun and whimsical. Perfect for anyone on a keto or low-carb diet, this satisfying soup is not only nourishing but also an ideal one-pot meal for the whole family. Garnished with fresh parsley, it's as vibrant as it is wholesome!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 large, diced carrot
- 2 chopped celery stalks
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
- 1 cup Alphabet vegetable noodles
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Using a spiralizer or julienne peeler, make zucchini noodles to substitute traditional pasta.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until they become translucent.
Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Add diced carrot and chopped celery, cooking for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Pour in chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (undrained). Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the green beans, salt, black pepper, thyme, and basil. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Add the zucchini noodles and alphabet vegetable noodles, stirring gently. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetable noodles are tender but not mushy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.7 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11433 mg | 497% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.0 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.9 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 684 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 5254 mg | 112% | |
*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.
