Description
This comforting Alphabet Soup recipe is a hearty and nutritious option filled with tender vegetables, savory beef broth, and fun alphabet noodles. Perfect for family dinners, it combines simple ingredients with easy steps to create a flavorful soup that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 rib celery, sliced
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 potato, diced
Liquids and Broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cups beef broth, reduced sodium
- 1 cup water
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Seasonings and 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 olive oil. Add the sliced carrots, celery, diced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté these vegetables until the onion begins to soften and becomes translucent, which helps build the flavor base for the soup.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the reduced sodium beef broth and water, then add the canned diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, diced potato, and Italian seasoning. Stir everything to combine well, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Simmer the Soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for about 15 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the potatoes to cook through and soften.
- Cook Alphabet Noodles: Add the uncooked alphabet noodles to the simmering soup. Continue cooking for 7 to 8 minutes or until the noodles are al dente, meaning they are tender but still have a slight bite, perfect for soup texture.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm, enjoying the hearty and wholesome flavors of this classic comfort dish.
Notes
- Fresh vegetables can be used instead of frozen for a fresher taste and texture.
- You can enhance the soup’s protein content by adding cooked ground beef, shredded chicken, or mini meatballs for a heartier meal.
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
