Description
A comforting and hearty Alphabet Soup made with fresh vegetables, savory beef broth, and fun alphabet noodles. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for family dinners and can be customized with your choice of protein or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 rib celery, sliced
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 potato, diced
Broth and Liquids
- 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 & Others
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup alphabet noodles, uncooked
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and add the sliced carrots, celery, diced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add broth and simmer: Pour in the beef broth, water, canned diced tomatoes with their juices, and tomato paste. Add the diced potato and Italian seasoning. Stir well, then bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and vegetables to soften.
- Cook the noodles: Add the uncooked alphabet noodles to the simmering soup. Continue to cook for 7-8 minutes or until the noodles are cooked al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
Notes
- Fresh vegetables can be used instead of frozen for a fresher taste and texture.
- Add cooked ground beef, shredded chicken, or mini meatballs for added protein and heartiness.
- Adjust the amount of broth or water to reach your preferred soup consistency.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth and omit any meat additions.
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
