🍅🍲 Tomato Macaroni Soup
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
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3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
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1 teaspoon sugar (optional, balances acidity)
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1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning
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¾–1 cup elbow macaroni
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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¼–½ cup milk or cream (optional, for creamier soup)
Optional add-ins:
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Shredded cheddar or Parmesan
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Fresh basil
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Red pepper flakes
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté aromatics
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2️⃣ Build the soup base
Add crushed tomatoes, broth, sugar (if using), and seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil.
3️⃣ Add macaroni
Stir in macaroni and cook 8–10 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally so pasta doesn’t stick.
4️⃣ Finish
Season with salt and pepper. Stir in milk or cream if desired.
5️⃣ Serve
Top with shredded cheese or fresh basil. Serve with grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort meal.
🌟 Tips
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If the soup thickens too much, add extra broth or water.
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For a heartier version, add cooked ground beef or white beans.
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Leftovers thicken overnight — add liquid when reheating.
If you’d like, I can also give you a quick 15-minute pantry version or a slow cooker version.