Easy Alphabet Soup Recipe (2024)

With a rich tomato base and beefy filling this Alphabet Soup Recipe will take you right back to childhood! If you loved this classic soup as a kid you can now make this easy meal at home and it will taste 100 times better than the canned stuff, I promise!

After you try this recipe, I think Beef Noodle Soup should be next on the menu, enjoy!

Why you'll love this recipe

Because playing with your food is always fun! I dare you to enjoy make this recipe and NOT take the letters of the alphabet to spell out your name! After all - what is more fun than to play with your food?!!

It's easy to make! Alphabet Soup is simple to make, family favorite, fun meal. It was a favorite growing up and this homemade version is even better!

If you enjoy a classic can of Campbell's Soup, you'll love this simple alphabet soup recipe even more!

Ingredients

For the exact measurements, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• sirloin steak - great flavor, tender and affordable.
• alphabet pasta noodles - if you can't find alphabet you can certainly substitute with small pasta shape like ditalini or orzo pasta.
• onions, carrots, celery, garlic - loads of veggies make it especially tasty.
• fire roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce and beef or vegetable broth or chicken broth - it's the perfect amount of liquids for a rich tomato flavor.
• salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes - all go-to pantry ingredients.

Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions and cooking time. For the complete directions for homemade alphabet soup just scroll down to the bottom!

1. Dice the onions, carrots and celery. Mince the garlic, cube the beef.
2. In a large soup pot sauté the beef over medium-high heat with seasoning until lightly browned. Add the vegetables and continue cooking for just a couple minutes.
3. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, sauce and stock, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
4. Cover and simmer for an hour or until the beef is tender.
5. Bring back to a boil, add the uncooked alphabet pasta and cook until al dente.

Equipment

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• There's a few things you'll need for this recipe and of course the FIRST thing is Alphabet pasta for soup! If you can't find it at your local grocery store, it's available on Amazon.
• Of course a nice soup pot, this one is gorgeous, it's stainless steel with a glass lid. So pretty!
• You'll also need a sharp knife (this is the two piece knife set I use) to cut the veggies and a wooden spoon.

FAQ

Things to know

Frozen vegetables are a great shortcut for this recipe. Don't be afraid to cut your prep time and utilize those!

Topping the soup with a freshly shredded parmesan cheese makes it even yummier!

This soup is super thick. If you'd prefer a thinner soup, add additional beef broth.

Variations

• Substitute diced turkey or chicken for the beef or even ground beef.
• Use frozen mixed vegetables instead of fresh vegetables and pack the soup with your favorites.
• Really any fresh veggies will work in this soup - green beans, zucchini, yellow squash, etc. just give them a small dice.
• Can't find alphabet noodles? I'm so sorry! You can substitute with any small shaped pasta like orzo or ditalini. BUT you won't be able to spell your name and what fun is that? 🙃

Storage

• Refrigerator - Alphabet Noodle Soup will store three to four days in the refrigerator. This is a great soup to make ahead of time as it tastes even better on day two!
• Freezer - It freezes great and will last up to three months frozen.
• Reheat the alphabet soup by first thawing it in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

There are so many wonderful soup recipes to choose from, here are some of my favorites!

• Tomato Bisque Soup Recipe - rich and delicious, this is a satisfying meal!
• Chicken Tortellini Soup - Only 30 minutes to make with simmered all day flavor, delicious!
• Vegetable Orzo Soup is another homemade soup recipe that's filled with vegetables. It's amazing!

If you'd like all my tips and tricks to learn to make the BEST homemade soup click here.

What I've learned

Where did the legend behind alphabet soup come from? It's Campbell’s Alphabet Soup, right?

Actually it's not. Here's what I have learned...

Urban legend states a noodle factory had an accident when making pasta. Instead of coming out as elbow pasta, it looked like the letterC. The factory was inspired and thought alphabet style pasta would be a big hit and it was! This is a fun way to enjoy a great meal!

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