Sopa de Letrinha - Homemade Alphabet Soup

Name: Sopa de Letrinha - Homemade Alphabet Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 7 ounce package of alphabet pasta; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into chunks; 1/2 small onion, cut into chunks; 1 bunch of scallions (both white and green parts, cut into chunks); 1 celery stalk, cut into chunks; 2 teaspoons of Brazilian sofrito; 7 cups chicken stock; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Calories
255 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
South American, Brazilian

Sopa de Letrinha - Homemade Alphabet Soup

Quincy Hayes

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Remember your childhood's package Alphabet Soup? This nostalgic dish is easy to make at home and utterly delicious! This homemade Alphabet Soup recipe, Sopa de Letrinha as we say in Portuguese, is a comforting classic that the whole familia will love! Plus, it's ready in 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings

7 ounce package of alphabet pasta
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into chunks about a cup
1/2 small onion, cut into chunks about a 1/2 cup
1 bunch of scallions (both white and green parts, cut into chunks) about 2 cups
1 celery stalk, cut into chunks about a 1/2 cup
2 teaspoons of Brazilian sofrito or 3 cloves of garlic, minced
7 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Add the carrots, the celery, the onion, the Brazilian sofrito, and the scallions to a food processor, and pulse to mince. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium to high heat, then add the minced vegetable mixture.
Saute until soft, approximately 8-10 minutes.
Add in the pasta and cover with the chicken stock.
Bring to a simmer, and simmer until the noodles are cooked. This will take less than 10 minutes because the pasta is so small, so keep an eye on it!

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Notes

How to store: Let cool completely, and transfer to a food storage container. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week, reheating in the microwave.
How to freeze: Let it cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe storage container. Be sure to leave about 1" of distance between the soup and the top of the container so the soup can expand as it freezes. Freeze for up to 3 months, then let defrost in the refrigerator before reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Mexican Alphabet Soup is a simple twist! Just add a can of crushed tomatoes or tomato puree.
Make it Vegan Alphabet Soup by swapping the chicken stock for vegetable stock.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 411mg (17%) Potassium 430mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1750IU (35%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	255kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	37g	12%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	8mg	3%
Sodium	411mg	17%
Potassium	430mg	9%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1750IU	35%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	26mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%