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Creamy Tomato Alphabet Soup

Having fun with our ABC's!!! A cozy creamy tomato based soup loaded with fresh vegetables and dinnertime fun!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrots, cauliflower, greenbeans, soup, tomato
Servings: 4
Author: Sarah Ricci

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Butter Organic Valley
  • 1 Yellow Onion chopped
  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1 28 oz. can Whole Peeled Tomatoes (in juices)
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth (or vegtable stock)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Carrots chopped
  • 1 cup Green Beans cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Organic Valley

Toppings + Add In's

  • 2 cup Small Pasta Shape* (cooked)
  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese Organic Valley
  • Fresh Basil

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until soft (about 7 minutes), stirring frequently.
  • Add in minced garlic, stirring until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  • Add tomatoes with the juice, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, carefully puree tomato mixture. If you don't have an immersion blender you can use a regular blender by pouring small bataches and blending slowly. (Caution with hot liquids, hold down lid on blender pitcher while blending). Return liquid to pot and stir well.
  • Place pot back on stove burner over medium heat. Add in carrots, green beans, cauliflower florets and milk. Stir to combine. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a separate pot cook pasta* as instructed on package.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Add in desired amount of pasta and top with parmesan cheese and basil.

Notes

*Any small type pasta will work with this soup. A few favorite pastas we love for soup include, Alphabet, Elbows, Mini Farfalle, Shells, Wagon Wheels or Orzo just to name a few!