Vegan Alphabet Soup

Dive into a bowl of nostalgia with this hearty and wholesome Vegan Alphabet Soup, a plant-based twist on a classic comfort food! Bursting with tender vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and red bell pepper, and infused with Italian-inspired herbs like basil and oregano, this soup is both nutritious and flavorful. Alphabet-shaped pasta adds a playful and educational charm, making it a perfect meal for kids and adults alike. Simmered in a rich vegetable broth with the sweetness of diced tomatoes and the pop of green peas, this one-pot wonder comes together in just 45 minutes and serves six, making it an effortless weeknight dinner. Top it off with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and savor this cozy, satisfying dish designed to warm hearts and fill bellies.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup alphabet pasta
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until translucent, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, celery, bell pepper, and zucchini to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juice.

Step 5

Stir in the basil, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Add the alphabet pasta and frozen peas, stirring well to combine.

Step 8

Continue simmering the soup for another 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 9

Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Remove the bay leaf from the pot.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy your fun and hearty Vegan Alphabet Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3458.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2230.6

Total Fat 51.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7562.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 372.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.3g	0%
Total Sugars 78.0g
Protein 82.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 743.8mg	0%
Iron 23.9mg	0%
Potassium 7064.8mg	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: 20.3%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 65.3%