Alphabet Soup Recipe

Name: Alphabet Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 3 medium carrots, diced; 3 medium parsnips, diced; 2 small-medium zucchini, diced; 2 small-medium (yellow) summer squash, diced; 2 cups diced green beans, or combination green and wax beans; 2 cups peas; 2 cups corn, cut from the cob; 2 cups chopped spinach; 2 quarts broth (vegetable or chicken); 2 cups chopped tomatoes (or 14.5-oz.can, with juice); 1/4 cup alphabet noodles, cooked slightly less than package directions, and drained well; 3 sprigs thyme, tied together with kitchen string for easy removal; 2 bay leaves; salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 medium carrots, diced
3 medium parsnips, diced
2 small-medium zucchini, diced
2 small-medium (yellow) summer squash, diced
2 cups diced green beans, or combination green and wax beans
2 cups peas
2 cups corn, cut from the cob
2 cups chopped spinach
2 quarts broth (vegetable or chicken)
2 cups chopped tomatoes (or 14.5-oz.can, with juice)
1/4 cup alphabet noodles, cooked slightly less than package directions, and drained well
3 sprigs thyme, tied together with kitchen string for easy removal
2 bay leaves
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1
Heat oil in soup pot over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and parsnips, and saute till vegetables begin to soften (this may take 20-30 minutes). Add tomatoes, thyme, bay leaves, vinegar, broth, and bring to a simmer. Cook, partially covered, till vegetables are tender (this should take 30-45 minutes).
2
Add zucchini, summer squash, green beans, peas, and corn. Cook, uncovered, till these vegetables are tender (about 10-15 minutes).
3
Add spinach and cook a few minutes, until spinach is wilted. Remove bay leaves and thyme twigs.
4
Add noodles. Cook a minute or two, to heat through.
5
Soup will improve in flavor if refrigerated overnight, if you can wait that long.

560

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 3 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Alphabet Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Alphabet Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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