Easy alphabet soup

Serves 4 adults or 6 kids

3	tablespoons butter
2	medium carrots, diced
1	medium onion, diced
1	small Russet potato, diced
	Salt and pepper, to taste
1	can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
4	cups chicken or vegetable stock
1	cup alphabet pasta, or other very small pasta shape (such as stars)
1	cup frozen peas
1	teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1. In a medium pot, melt the butter. Add the carrots, onion, potato, salt, and pepper. Cook overNotes: medium heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft but not brown.

2. Add the tomato sauce and stock. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and partially cover the pot. Simmer for 8 minutes, or until vegetables are almost tender.

3. Turn the heat to high. Stir in the pasta. Simmer, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until the pasta is tender but still has some bite.

4. Add the peas and cook for 2 minutes or until they are heated through.

5. Add thyme and taste for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper, if you like. Keri Fisher