Low Fat Vegan No Oil ABC Alphabet Minestrone Soup KID FRIENLY!

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using homemade stock enhances flavor and reduces sodium.

alphabet pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: any small pasta

Whole wheat adds fiber, while any small pasta maintains texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for sautéing.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen tomatoes

Frozen tomatoes can be less expensive and still flavorful.

Chop all vegetables including carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and red cabbage.

Heat a pot and test readiness with a little water.

Add carrots, rosemary, celery, and onion to the pot; cook for about 5 minutes, adding water if necessary to prevent sticking.

Add 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning and a pinch of fresh pepper; cook for about 1 minute.

Add pommy tomatoes and pureed tomato sauce; fill the pommy box with water and pour into the soup, then cover and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add 1/2 teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon vegetable base and cover; cook for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, add garbanzo beans, thyme, and green peas; bring to a boil again.

Add 3/4 cup of alphabet pasta and 3/4 cup of small shells, along with the chopped red cabbage; mix well and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes.

Turn off the heat and let sit for another 10 minutes; serve with freshly cracked pepper and bread.

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