Description
A nostalgic and cozy vegetable soup featuring playful alphabet pasta and a savory tomato base. Perfect for kids and adults looking for a comforting, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup alphabet pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Add dried oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- Add alphabet pasta and cook until al dente (usually 7-10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Italian