5.0 from 93 votes
Alphabet Soup
This recipe for alphabet soup is full of ground beef, vegetables and tender pasta, all simmered in a hearty tomato broth. The perfect family friendly dinner option!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 205 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 2 carrots peeled, quartered and sliced
- 2 talks celery thinly sliced
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 6 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cup alphabet noodles
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup frozen green beans
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pot.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes or until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and mostly cooked through. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, beef broth, alphabet noodles, corn and green beans to the pot; bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until noodles are tender and vegetables have softened.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as desired. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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Notes
- Look for alphabet noodles the pasta aisle of your grocery store or the international aisle. You can also order them online.
- I use 90% lean ground beef. It's got plenty of flavor but it isn't overly greasy.
- Make sure to crumble your beef into bite sized pieces while you cook it.
- While I typically use frozen corn and green beans for this soup, feel free to substitute fresh veggies if they're in season.
Nutrition Information
Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
976mg
(41%)
Potassium
672mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3650IU
(73%)
Vitamin C
12.2mg
(14%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 976mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 672mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3650IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 12.2mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.