Sopa de Letrinha - Homemade Alphabet Soup
Remember your childhood's package Alphabet Soup? This nostalgic dish is easy to make at home and utterly delicious! This homemade Alphabet Soup recipe, Sopa de Letrinha as we say in Portuguese, is a comforting classic that the whole familia will love! Plus, it's ready in 30 minutes.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 255kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 7 ounce package of alphabet pasta
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into chunks about a cup
- 1/2 small onion, cut into chunks about a 1/2 cup
- 1 bunch of scallions (both white and green parts, cut into chunks) about 2 cups
- 1 celery stalk, cut into chunks about a 1/2 cup
- 2 teaspoons of Brazilian sofrito or 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 7 cups chicken stock
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the carrots, the celery, the onion, the Brazilian sofrito, and the scallions to a food processor, and pulse to mince. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium to high heat, then add the minced vegetable mixture.
- Saute until soft, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Add in the pasta and cover with the chicken stock.
- Bring to a simmer, and simmer until the noodles are cooked. This will take less than 10 minutes because the pasta is so small, so keep an eye on it!
Bom Apetite!!
Notes
How to store: Let cool completely, and transfer to a food storage container. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week, reheating in the microwave.
How to freeze: Let it cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe storage container. Be sure to leave about 1" of distance between the soup and the top of the container so the soup can expand as it freezes. Freeze for up to 3 months, then let defrost in the refrigerator before reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop.
How to make variations on this recipe:
- Mexican Alphabet Soup is a simple twist! Just add a can of crushed tomatoes or tomato puree.
- Make it Vegan Alphabet Soup by swapping the chicken stock for vegetable stock.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1750IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg