Alphabet Noodle Soup
Submitted by ske
Hearty beef and vegetable soup with alphabet pasta, loaded with frozen veggies and simmered in a savory tomato-beef broth. Kid-approved comfort in a bowl.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
20 minREADY
40 minGround beef browns up fast, then simmers in a blend of beef broth and vegetable juice that creates a rich, tomatoey base.
Frozen mixed vegetables make this weeknight-friendly (no chopping required), and those tiny alphabet noodles cook right in the soup in under 10 minutes.
A splash of Worcestershire and a pinch of thyme add grown-up depth that keeps this from tasting like straight-from-the-can kiddie soup.
Kitchen Tips
- Drain the beef: After browning, drain off the fat so your broth stays clear and doesn’t get greasy on top.
- Pasta timing: Add the alphabet pasta in the last 8-10 minutes of cooking; any earlier and it turns to mush.
- Vegetable juice boost: Use V8 or similar vegetable juice cocktail for concentrated tomato flavor and hidden veggie servings.
Ingredients
Directions
Brown beef in large saucepan or Dutch oven.
Drain.
Add broth, vegetable juice, water, thyme and Worcestershire sauce.
Bring to a boil; add vegetables and macaroni.
Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
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