Description
This Easy Alphabet Soup is a fun and flavorful dish that's perfect for both kids and adults. Made with simple ingredients like vegetables, alphabet pasta, and a savory broth, it’s a quick, comforting meal that's ready in just 30 minutes. It’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and makes a perfect weeknight dinner or school lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups alphabet pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and onions become translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. - Add Liquids and Seasonings:
Stir in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), oregano, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer. - Cook the Pasta:
Add the alphabet pasta to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente. - Add Frozen Peas:
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until peas are heated through. - Season and Serve:
Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Add salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, you can stir in a splash of cream or coconut milk at the end of cooking.
- Feel free to add more vegetables, such as spinach or zucchini, to increase the nutritional value.
- If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g