Alphabet Soup Recipe
This kid-friendly alphabet soup is a fun, nostalgic, homemade classic—loaded with colorful vegetables and tender ABC pasta in a cozy, satisfying tomato broth! Plus, it's ready in just 25 minutes!
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 261kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can of diced tomatoes in their juices
- 7 cups water
- 2 low-sodium vegetable bouillon cubes
- 1 pound of frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups alphabet pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot with a lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in the onions and cook until fragrant.
- Add in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, mix well for 5 seconds, and quickly add the diced tomatoes.
- Add the water, bouillon cubes, and mixed vegetables. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the pasta, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover with the lid, and allow it to sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
- Uncover, mix, taste, and check to see if the pasta is done. If it is still slightly raw, cover the pot with the lid and allow it to sit for a few more minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For more flavor: Pan-fry the pasta until golden and fragrant.
- Don’t overcook the pasta: Add it in the last 5 minutes to avoid it becoming prematurely mushy.
- Experiment with veggies: Use fresh or frozen veggies and sub them based on seasonality and what’s in your fridge. It’s hard to mess up.
- To adjust the consistency: Adjust how much broth you use and/or puree a portion of soup (veg + broth).v
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1010mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5902IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg
