Description
Homemade Alphabet Vegetable Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines vibrant vegetables and whimsical alphabet pasta to create a meal that’s both comforting and fun. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a delicious way to sneak in fresh produce while delighting kids and adults alike. With its colorful presentation and explosion of flavors, this soup is sure to brighten any mealtime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
- 1 cup diced zucchini (about 1 medium)
- 1 cup alphabet pasta (whole grain preferred)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no preservatives
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until golden.
- Add diced carrots, celery, and zucchini; stir occasionally until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in alphabet pasta and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat; simmer until pasta is tender (about 8 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg