30-Minute Homemade Alphabet Soup
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4.7
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
356 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
International
30-Minute Homemade Alphabet Soup
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30-Minute Homemade Alphabet Soup - Tender alphabet pasta in a tomato flavored broth with a variety of vegetables including carrots, corn, peas, and green beans. So much BETTER than the canned store bought alternatives that many of us grew up with! A one pot EASY recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced small
- 2 celery stalks trimmed and diced small
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 10- ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables carrots, corn, peas, green beans, or similar (thawing not required)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons fresh
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons fresh
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons fresh
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste if desired
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 14- ounce can petite diced tomatoes do not drain
- 32 ounces low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 or 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup dry alphabet pasta
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- fresh parsley minced; optional for garnishing
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional for serving
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Instructions
- To a large Dutch oven or soup pot, add the olive oil, onion, celery, and saute over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are beginning to soften; stir frequently.
- Add the garlic, and cook for 1 minutes; stir constantly.
- Add the frozen vegetables, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and stir to combine.
- Add the canned tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat so that the mixture is simmering, and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add the pasta and cook for about 7 to 9 minutes; do not overcook.
- Add the lemon juice, remove the bay leaves, and taste the soup. Tips - If it tastes at all flat or boring, I suggest adding more salt, potentially quite a bit more. If the salt balance is fine, but it still needs "something" you can also try adding a bit more of any of the herbs (thyme, oregano, or basil).
- Optionally garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with Parmesan cheese, optionally, or as desired. Leftover soup will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 minutes; reheat gently in the microwave. Tips - The alphabet pasta will continue to absorb broth as leftover soup sits in the fridge so don't be surprised if it looks like the broth "disappeared". You can always add a bit more, if desired, to your leftovers and more salt/pepper/seasonings if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
811mg
(34%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 811mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
48 reviews
Excellent
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