Vegetable Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Vegetable Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 rib celery, sliced (about 1 cup); 1 medium carrot, sliced (about 3/4 cup); 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1/4 medium onion, about 1/2 cup; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/3 cup orzo or other small pasta or egg noodles or broken up spaghetti; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (1 quart box, or 2 cans); Small handful fresh parsley leaves, basil or dill, chopped (about 2 tablespoons); 1/2 lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon); Freshly ground black pepper; Serving suggestion: Whole-wheat crackers and cheese sticks

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 rib celery, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 medium carrot, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/4 medium onion, about 1/2 cup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup orzo or other small pasta or egg noodles or broken up spaghetti
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (1 quart box, or 2 cans)
Small handful fresh parsley leaves, basil or dill, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
Freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: Whole-wheat crackers and cheese sticks

1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add all the vegetables, garlic and onion.
2
Season with the salt, and cook until tender, about 6 minutes.
3
Add the pasta and cook until slightly toasted and golden, about 2 minutes.
4
Add broth, and bring to a boil over high heat.
5
Cook, covered, until pasta is just tender, about 8 minutes.
6
Stir in whatever herb suits you (or your young eater) and lemon juice.
7
Season with pepper and additional salt, to taste.
8
Fill thermos, pack in a lunch sack with crackers and cheese sticks and send off to school.
9
TIP: This soup freezes well, so freeze any leftovers or make a double batch to have plenty on hand.
10
Also, you can stir in some cooked chicken or mini-meatballs, if desired, for another meal.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 rib celery, sliced (about 1 cup), 1 medium carrot, sliced (about 3/4 cup), 1 clove garlic, smashed, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Noodle Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Vegetable Noodle Soup

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