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Creamy Vegetable Alphabet Soup

I won't need to spell out how good this creamy vegetable alphabet soup recipe is - it tells a delicious story in every bowl.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 440 kcal
Course: Soup , Lunch
Cuisine: Italian , American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 7 cups vegetable broth or 4 tbsp vegetable boullion per 7 cups water
  • 1 cup alphabet pasta
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2-4 tbsp vegan or regular cream cheese

Instructions

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  1. To a large soup pot add olive oil and turn to medium heat. Once warm add in chopped carrots, chopped celery, chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add in salt, pepper, dried oregano and dried thyme. Stir with the vegetables and cook 2-3 more minutes.
  3. Add in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Once simmering add alphabet pasta and cook according to package directions (most likely around 5 minutes).
  4. Taste soup and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. If you want a brothier soup, add another cup of broth.
  5. Finish the soup by adding 2-4 tablespoons of vegan or regular cream cheese. Stir to combine and enjoy!

Notes

  • Can't find alphabet pasta noodles? Look for another small noodle that takes only 5 minutes or so to cook. Tiny shell pasta would work great!
  • Don't want a creamy soup? Simply omit the addition of cream cheese.
  • Want to pair with a sandwich for lunch or dinner? Try our Vegan Tuna Melt

Nutrition Information

Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 62.1g (21%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 18.1g (28%) Saturated Fat 7.1g (36%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g Cholesterol 29.3mg (10%) Sodium 3530mg (147%) Fiber 4.8g (19%) Sugar 16.5g (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440

% Daily Value*

Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 62.1g 21%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 18.1g 28%
Saturated Fat 7.1g 36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g 9%
Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g 39%
Cholesterol 29.3mg 10%
Sodium 3530mg 147%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Sugar 16.5g 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.