Homemade Alphabet Soup
Homemade Alphabet Soup brings a little extra fun to the dinner table! This family-friendly soup is filled with tender alphabet pasta, colorful vegetables, and a flavorful tomato broth. It’s a comforting meal that both kids and adults can enjoy, especially with a slice of buttered toast or a warm dinner roll on the side.
Yes! If you’re preparing the soup ahead of time, I recommend cooking the alphabet pasta separately and storing it apart from the broth. This helps prevent the pasta from becoming too soft. Combine the pasta and soup when you’re ready to serve.
Yes, although the pasta may soften after freezing and reheating. For the best texture, freeze the soup without the pasta and cook fresh alphabet noodles when you’re ready to enjoy it.
Absolutely! Cooked shredded chicken is a great addition. You can also stir in drained and rinsed white beans for a heartier vegetable soup.
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Ingredient Notes
- Olive Oil: Used to sauté the onions and garlic before adding the remaining ingredients.
- White Onion: Adds a mild, savory flavor to the soup.
- Garlic: Fresh minced garlic gives the broth extra flavor.
- Italian Seasoning: A blend of herbs that pairs nicely with the tomatoes and vegetables.
- Salt: Helps bring out the flavors of the soup.
- Coarse Black Pepper: Adds a little warmth and seasoning to the broth.
- Bay Leaf: Adds extra flavor while the soup simmers.
- Tomato Paste: Gives the broth a richer tomato flavor.
- Diced Tomatoes: Add tomato flavor and texture, along with their juices.
- Chicken Broth: Creates the savory base for the soup.
- Frozen Peas and Carrots: Add color, texture, and vegetables without extra chopping.
- Alphabet Pasta: These tiny letter-shaped noodles make the soup especially fun for kids.
Homemade Alphabet Soup
- Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 4–5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently. Stir in the Italian seasoning.
- Add the bay leaf, tomato paste, diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, and frozen peas and carrots. Stir until well combined. Bring the soup to a simmer. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Stir in the dry alphabet pasta. Increase the heat as needed to maintain a gentle boil. Cook until the pasta is tender, following the package cooking time and stirring occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm with buttered toast or dinner rolls.
Homemade Alphabet Soup
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ white onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper or to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes including juices
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounce bag frozen peas and carrots
- 1½ cups dry alphabet pasta
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 4–5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently. Stir in the Italian seasoning.
- Add the bay leaf, tomato paste, diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, and frozen peas and carrots. Stir until well combined. Bring the soup to a simmer. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Stir in the dry alphabet pasta. Increase the heat as needed to maintain a gentle boil. Cook until the pasta is tender, following the package cooking time and stirring occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm with buttered toast or dinner rolls.
Notes
- The alphabet pasta will continue absorbing broth as the soup sits.
- For a thinner consistency, stir in up to 2 additional cups of chicken broth.
- Other vegetables, such as corn or green beans, can be added.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3–4 days or freeze for 2–3 months for best quality.
Nutrition
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