Tomato Macaroni Soup
Warm, comforting, and bursting with bold flavors, Tomato Macaroni Soup is the perfect blend of hearty and wholesome. This one-pot wonder combines tender macaroni pasta with a rich, savory tomato broth infused with aromatic herbs like basil and oregano. Fresh vegetables—onions, carrots, and celery—add depth and texture, while a touch of optional sugar balances the natural acidity of the crushed tomatoes. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make soup is a weeknight dinner lifesaver, delivering a satisfying meal for the whole family. Serve it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a dash of fresh parsley for a finishing touch that will elevate your bowl to restaurant-quality perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium carrot (diced)
- 1 medium celery stalk (diced)
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup dried macaroni pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to cut acidity)
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese (grated, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar if using. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Increase the heat slightly and stir in the dried macaroni. Cook for 7-9 minutes, or until the pasta is tender but not mushy.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 7798 mg | 339% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.6 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.8 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1035 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3743 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
