Vegan Alphabet Soup
Dive into a bowl of nostalgia with this fun and wholesome Vegan Alphabet Soup, a plant-based twist on a classic childhood favorite. Packed with vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, zucchini, and red bell pepper, this comforting soup is simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth infused with garlic, dried herbs, and a touch of tomato. The star of the show? Adorable alphabet pasta, which adds a playful touch to every spoonful. Perfect for families, this one-pot wonder comes together in under 45 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner option. Plus, it's dairy-free, egg-free, and loaded with nutrients, making it a hearty and healthy choice for both kids and adults. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra burst of flavor, and enjoy a steaming bowl of alphabet-filled goodness that warms the soul!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup alphabet pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until translucent, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, celery, bell pepper, and zucchini to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juice.
Stir in the basil, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the alphabet pasta and frozen peas, stirring well to combine.
Continue simmering the soup for another 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Remove the bay leaf from the pot.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy your fun and hearty Vegan Alphabet Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.4 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7562 mg | 329% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 372.8 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.3 g | 201% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.0 g | ||
| Protein | 82.3 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 744 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 7065 mg | 150% | |
*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.
