Alphabet Soup

We finally got some cold weather here in the south and I decided to whip up some cozy goodness with an educational twist.  My 4 year old is learning his ABCs at preschool and I thought alphabet soup would be the perfect way to have some delicious fun with letters. 


​I ordered the pasta on Amazon and it came in a box with several packages.  This is great because I can use some for cooking and some for sensory bins.  The awesome thing about this soup is that you can use any kind of veggies you have on hand.  I used a mixture of fresh, canned, and frozen veggies for this recipe.  It is also a very easy recipe for kids to help with because it is mainly just dumping ingredients in the pot.  The recipe is below, along with a link for the pasta I used. Check out the video to see my 4 year old assistant chef in action. 

Ingredients
1Tbl Olive Oil
1 Chopped Onion
2 Celery Stalks
2 Tbls Minced Garlic
1 can of Diced Tomatoes
1 Tbls of Italian Seasoning
2 -3 Tbls Tomato Paste (depending on how much tomato taste you like)
Alphabet Pasta (See Link Below Recipe)
2 Boxes of Broth (I used beef but you can use veggie or chicken, if you prefer)
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Veggies of Your Choice
I used:
1 Cup Broccoli
1 can corn
1 can green beans
1 bag of frozen peas and carrots
 
 Directions

1. Add a drizzle of oil to pot and sauté the onions, garlic, and celery until tender.
2. Add in veggies, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add enough broth to cover your veggies.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 mins
6. Add pasta and cook until tender (approx. 7-10 mins depending on the pasta)