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30-Minute Homemade Alphabet Soup

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 356 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: International

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the garlic, and cook for 1 minutes; stir constantly.
  3. Add the frozen vegetables, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and stir to combine.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the pasta and cook for about 7 to 9 minutes; do not overcook.
  6. 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).
  7. 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

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

% 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.