Low Sodium Alphabet Soup

Discover the nostalgic comfort of Low Sodium Alphabet Soup—a heartwarming and wholesome twist on a childhood favorite. This vibrant, veggie-packed soup combines classic alphabet pasta with a colorful medley of carrots, celery, red bell pepper, peas, and corn, all simmered in a rich, aromatic base of low sodium vegetable broth and no-salt-added diced tomatoes. Seasoned with fragrant dried thyme, oregano, and a hint of freshly ground black pepper, it delivers bold flavor without the extra sodium. Perfect for a cozy lunch or a light dinner, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in under an hour and serves up to six. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of freshness, this guilt-free, kid-friendly soup is as fun to eat as it is nutritious!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) no salt added diced tomatoes
• 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 ounces alphabet pasta
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the no salt added diced tomatoes, low sodium vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried oregano to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Increase the heat and bring the soup to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Add the alphabet pasta, frozen peas, and frozen corn to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.

Step 8

Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2311.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1050.5

Total Fat 33.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1027.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.5g
Protein 33.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 292.3mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 3048.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.5%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 60.0%