Best 7 Veggie Beef Alphabet Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a comforting and hearty Veggie Beef Alphabet Soup, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will warm your soul on a chilly day. This classic soup features an enticing broth brimming with tender beef, an array of colorful vegetables, and playful alphabet pasta that dances upon your palate. With two variations to choose from, you can customize this culinary masterpiece to your liking.

For those who prefer a classic rendition, the traditional recipe showcases a rich and flavorful broth simmered with succulent beef chunks, a medley of crisp carrots, celery, and onion, and the timeless charm of alphabet pasta. Alternatively, embark on a vegetarian adventure with the meatless variation, where hearty lentils take center stage, providing a protein-packed foundation for the symphony of vegetables.

Regardless of your choice, this versatile soup promises a delightful experience with every spoonful. Dive into a comforting bowl and let the warmth of this classic dish envelop you, bringing back cherished memories and creating new ones with each slurp.

Let's cook with our recipes!

VEGGIE BEEF ALPHABET SOUP



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I started making this when my kids were little because I could get them to eat it because of the tiny Alphabet noodles and it is still a family favorite. Best served with cornbread, bisquits or hot rolls. Makes a whole meal.

Provided by Susie LaLonde

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2-2 lb lean stew beef or roast (round steak or any sort of beef roast or steak)
1/2 stick butter or margerine
1-3 qt hot tap water, depending on size of your pan (should use a large 8-12 quart)
1 medium onion peeled and diced
5 Tbsp beef base or 8-10 boullion cubes (base is much better and easier)
5 large potatoes peeled and diced
1 lb carrots peeled and sliced
2 medium fresh corn on the cob or 1 can of corn (fresh is much better)
1 can(s) 10-12 oz. can of tomato sauce
1 can(s) french cut green beans (small can)
1/2 pkg alphabet noodles, uncooked (small package)
1 c very strong black coffee
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 - 1 tsp salt (do not add till very end as beef base is very salty you may not need it)

Steps:

  • 1. Cut your meat to small pieces..bite sized. Remove all fat bones etc. melt the butter in big soup kettle and then brown your meat until it is super dark brown stirring constantly so it does not burn but you want the dark brown in the bottom (makes better soup stock the darkest you can get it without burning it)
  • 2. When your meat is brown enough fill your soup pan to about 3/4 full of hot water add your cup of strong coffee, beef base or boullion and garlic powder and cover (very important so the stock does not evaporate too fast) on it and simmer it until it is tender, about an hour to hour and a half depending on the meat.
  • 3. Peel and cut 5 good size potatoes, 1 lb. bag of carrots and dice 1 onion into small pieces. Add your onion to the beef as soon as it is cut and put your carrots and potatoes in a bowl with cold water covering so they don't get all brown and nasty while the beef cooks. With a very sharp knife cut off all of the corn from the cobs and put aside in bowl.
  • 4. Test your meat and check to see that stock does evaporate too much (add more water to at least 1/2 pan full during the time your meat is cooking)
  • 5. When tender enough add your carrots and potatoes and corn, tomato sauce and paprika and cook for 10-15 minutes until fork tender, add green beans and alphabet noodles cook 15 minutes more. Salt and Pepper to taste VIOLA!

ALPHABET BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP- CROCK POT



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Good hearty soup for those cold and rainy days, and so easy to make, just pitch it all in the crock pot! I made the mistake of putting the noodles in and letting it go too long, and they totally dissolved. It still tasted fine, it was just thicker. Make sure you put them in no more than an hour before you're ready to serve. I also use whatever meat is cheap, doesn't have to be sirloin because it's gonna cook all day. From Family Circle 10/7/09

Provided by Chef Skie

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 7h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 cups beef broth
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 lb green beans, snipped and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups uncooked alphabet pasta

Steps:

  • Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • add beef, a few pieces at a time, and cook 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Add onion and carrots to skillet and saute 3 minutes.
  • Transfer contents of skillet to slow cooker and add tomato sauce, beef and chicken broths, and green beans.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove lid and add the peas, corn, and noodles and stir inches.
  • Cover and cook for an additional 45 minutes to an hour before serving.

ALPHABET BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Make and share this Alphabet Beef and Vegetable Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1/3 cup alphabet pasta (or other small pasta)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil. Season meat with pepper and add to the pan. Cook over high heat, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, frozen vegetables, pasta and 2 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium, and cook uncovered until pasta and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.4, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 110.2, Sodium 1477.8, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 11.2, Protein 43

ALPHABET SOUP



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A quick and easy vegetable soup made with ground round and spicy vegetable juice cocktail. My kids love it!

Provided by MRSMCEVERS

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground round
3 cubes beef bouillon
3 cups hot water
1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle spicy vegetable juice cocktail
1 pound frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
8 ounces uncooked alphabet pasta
6 cups water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the meat in a large stock pot, and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain the meat, except for about 2 tablespoons of the juices.
  • Dissolve the bouillon cubes in 3 cups of hot water, and add to the stock pot with the meat. Stir in spicy vegetable juice cocktail, mixed vegetables, alphabet pasta, and 6 cups of water. Simmer 20 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 580.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

ABC VEGETABLE SOUP



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All you need for this down-home soup is a handful of ingredients, including fun alphabet pasta and convenient frozen veggies. It's ideal for chilly nights.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta; stir into soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ABC SOUP



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Instead of opening a can of alphabet soup, why not make some from scratch? Kids of all ages love this traditional ABC soup with a tomato base, ground beef and alphabet pasta. -Sharon Brockman, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 quarts tomato juice
1 can (15 ounces) mixed vegetables, undrained
1 cup water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato juice, vegetables, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Add pasta. Cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender, 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 858mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

VEGETABLE ALPHABET SOUP



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This comforting soup is packed with vegetables and pasta with a base of rich beef stock.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes 4 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces pearl onions, peeled and cut in half
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium parsnip, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large turnip, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium baking potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
9 ounces whole canned tomatoes, squeezed of juice, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon dried savory
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 dried bay leaves
1 tablespoon sherry or red-wine vinegar
10 cups Homemade Beef Stock
3/4 cup dried alphabet noodles
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small head savoy cabbage, cored, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
8 ounces green beans, cut into thirds
4 ounces fresh spinach, washed, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, celery, carrots, parsnip, turnip, potato, and tomatoes. Season with the savory, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and brown slightly, about 30 minutes. Add the bay leaves, sherry, and stock, then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cook the mixture, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fill a medium saucepan with water. Add salt. Cook the noodles in the saucepan, just until they are al dente, about 4 minutes. Strain the noodles well under cool running water. Shake out any excess water.
  • About 10 minutes before serving, add zucchini, cabbage, and green beans to the stock. Stir the spinach into the pot, add the noodles, and cook until spinach is wilted. Serve hot.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful and nutritious your soup will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, green beans, and peas.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want the vegetables to be tender, but not mushy. Cook them until they are just tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Use a good quality beef broth: The beef broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is made with real beef bones and vegetables.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to the soup. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, garlic, and pepper.
  • Don't forget the alphabet pasta: The alphabet pasta is what makes this soup fun for kids. Make sure to add it to the soup at the end of the cooking time, so it doesn't get overcooked.

Conclusion:

Veggie beef alphabet soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with vegetables, beef, and alphabet pasta, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this veggie beef alphabet soup a try.

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