Healthy Alphabet Soup

Warm up your mealtimes with this Healthy Alphabet Soup, a comforting yet nutritious twist on a childhood classic! Packed with vibrant vegetables like zucchini, spinach, and carrots, this recipe brims with wholesome goodness in every spoonful. The rich flavors of garlic, basil, and oregano blend harmoniously with a savory vegetable broth, while fun alphabet pasta adds a playful touch. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, offering six hearty servings. Whether you're feeding little ones or simply craving a nostalgic meal, this low-fat, veggie-packed soup is a deliciously satisfying choice that’s as fun to eat as it is to make.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2 medium, diced celery stalks
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 14.5 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 3 ounces alphabet pasta
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 3

Stir in the zucchini and garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Season the soup with salt, black pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Add the alphabet pasta to the pot and continue to simmer for another 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 8

Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes, just until the spinach wilts.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy your Healthy Alphabet Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2914.2 grams (2914.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1435

Total Fat 44.50g	57%
Saturated Fat 7.90g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8741mg	380%
Total Carbohydrate 220.60g	80%
Dietary Fiber 44.30g	158%
Total Sugars 65.10g
Protein 47.70g	95%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 719mg	55%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 5660mg	120%

*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: 27.2%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 59.9%