Description
A comforting and classic Alphabet Soup featuring savory beef broth, fresh vegetables, and fun alphabet noodles, perfect for a family-friendly meal that’s both nutritious and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 rib celery, sliced
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 potato, diced
Liquids & Broth
- 5 cups beef broth, reduced sodium
- 1 cup water
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Seasonings & Pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup alphabet noodles, uncooked
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the sliced carrots, celery, diced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté the mixture until the onion begins to soften, releasing its aroma and flavors.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the reduced sodium beef broth, water, canned diced tomatoes with their juices, and tomato paste. Add the diced potato and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning along with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the Soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
- Cook the Noodles: Add the uncooked alphabet noodles to the soup and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the noodles reach al dente texture. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the soup hot as a nourishing and fun meal.
Notes
- Fresh vegetables can be substituted for frozen vegetables if preferred.
- For added protein, cooked ground beef, shredded chicken, or mini meatballs can be included.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 121
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 332mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
