Alphabet Soup

Dive into a bowl of nostalgia with this heartwarming Alphabet Soup, a delightful medley of wholesome ingredients and playful alphabet-shaped pasta perfect for kids and adults alike. Made with a robust base of savory vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like thyme and basil, this soup is brimming with tender carrots, celery, and peas for a boost of flavor and nutrition. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, it's an ideal weeknight dinner that’s both comforting and fun. Whether you're serving it as a light meal or pairing it with crusty bread for a cozy family dinner, this colorful and hearty soup is a delicious way to warm up on chilly days. Perfect for picky eaters and packed with veggies, this one-pot Alphabet Soup is destined to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and canned tomatoes with their juice. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Add the dried thyme and dried basil to the pot.

Step 6

Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Add the frozen peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking and continue to simmer.

Step 9

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Step 11

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3068.4 grams (3068.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2240

Total Fat 61.70g	79%
Saturated Fat 11.40g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.90g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 6355mg	276%
Total Carbohydrate 352.00g	128%
Dietary Fiber 52.80g	189%
Total Sugars 68.10g
Protein 76.80g	154%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 612mg	47%
Iron 19mg	107%
Potassium 5753mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.5%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 62.0%