Alphabet Soup
Simmer a comforting bowl of classic Alphabet Soup! This quick 26-minute recipe is packed with veggies and tender pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 celery ribs diced
- 1 large carrot peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 ounces), with liquid
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen peas and corn
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup dry alphabet pasta
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- Finely grated Parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
- Crusty white bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the mixture is fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, low-sodium vegetable broth, frozen corn and peas, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then add dry alphabet pasta and reduce the heat to let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked but still firm.
- Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and Parmesan if desired, and serve with a side of crusty bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 73mgFiber: 4g
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