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Bowl of kid-friendly vegetable soup with colorful ingredients

Vegetable Pasta Soup

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A simple, comforting soup loaded with soft vegetables and playful pasta shapes, perfect for kids and busy parents.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American, Kid-Friendly
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetable Ingredients
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped Sweet and appealing to children.
  • 1 cup celery, chopped Adds light crunch (softens when cooked).
  • 1 cup potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold preferred) Makes the soup hearty.
  • 1 can diced tomatoes Adds bright, tangy depth.
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium recommended) Keeps sodium kid-friendly.
Seasoning & Pasta
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Start with less if your kids are sensitive to herbs.
  • 1 cup small pasta (elbow, small shells, or fun shapes) Pick shapes your kids like.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste Add sparingly, adjust at the end.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the carrots, celery, and potatoes into small, even pieces so they cook uniformly.
  2. Measure out broth and open the can of diced tomatoes.
Cooking
  1. In a medium pot over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil (or a splash of broth) and sauté the carrots and celery for 3–4 minutes until they start to soften.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and oregano; stir to coat and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and the can of diced tomatoes (including juices). Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
  5. Add the pasta and simmer until the pasta is al dente (check package times; usually 8–10 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Serving
  1. Let the soup cool briefly before serving to children; test temperature.
  2. Serve in shallow bowls with a spoon. Offer grated Parmesan or a dab of butter for extra richness if your family likes it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days in the refrigerator. Use freezer-safe containers to freeze portions for up to 3 months. Consider freezing the soup without pasta and add fresh cooked pasta when reheating. To avoid gummy pasta, store pasta separately.
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