Macaroni Soup with Basil Croutons

AuthorChef Devagi
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Macaroni soup is a great comfort food, no matter the variation. Here is a quick and easy recipe perfect for a rainy day!

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.3g16%
Total Carbohydrate 39.5g14%
Sugars 6g
Protein 8.1g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Yields6 Servings
Total Time40 mins

Macaroni Soup
 1 tbsp olive oil
 300 g carrotschopped
 100 g onionfinely chopped
 1 l vegetable stock
 400 g chopped tomato
 100 g mini macaronican use any type of pasta if desired
 100 g frozen peas
 100 g French beanscut into 3 cm pieces
 1 red chilli slit lengthwiseoptional
 handful of basil leaves
 salt and pepper
 grated parmesan
Basil Croutons
 30 g fresh basil leaveswashed and patted dry
 ¼ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp black peppercorns
 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 4 slices firm white sandwich breadcut into cubes or sticks

Macaroni Soup
1

Heat oil in a pan.

2

Fry carrots and onion for 5 minutes until they begin to soften. Add vegetable stock and tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

3

Add macaroni and boil until pasta is about 3/4 cooked.

4

Add peas, French beans, chilli, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

5

Once vegetables are tender, dish out soup into small bowls. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with croutons.

Basil Croutons
6

Pound basil leaves, salt, and peppercorns together until basil is mushy and the peppercorns are coarse.

7

Move mixture to a small bowl. Add olive oil and stir to combine.

8

Place bread in a bowl. Drizzle with basil oil and toss to cover.

9

Arrange on a baking tray and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 15 minutes until croutons are golden-brown and crisp.

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Ingredients

Macaroni Soup
 1 tbsp olive oil
 300 g carrotschopped
 100 g onionfinely chopped
 1 l vegetable stock
 400 g chopped tomato
 100 g mini macaronican use any type of pasta if desired
 100 g frozen peas
 100 g French beanscut into 3 cm pieces
 1 red chilli slit lengthwiseoptional
 handful of basil leaves
 salt and pepper
 grated parmesan
Basil Croutons
 30 g fresh basil leaveswashed and patted dry
 ¼ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp black peppercorns
 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 4 slices firm white sandwich breadcut into cubes or sticks

Directions

Macaroni Soup
1

Heat oil in a pan.

2

Fry carrots and onion for 5 minutes until they begin to soften. Add vegetable stock and tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

3

Add macaroni and boil until pasta is about 3/4 cooked.

4

Add peas, French beans, chilli, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

5

Once vegetables are tender, dish out soup into small bowls. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with croutons.

Basil Croutons
6

Pound basil leaves, salt, and peppercorns together until basil is mushy and the peppercorns are coarse.

7

Move mixture to a small bowl. Add olive oil and stir to combine.

8

Place bread in a bowl. Drizzle with basil oil and toss to cover.

9

Arrange on a baking tray and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 15 minutes until croutons are golden-brown and crisp.

Macaroni Soup with Basil Croutons

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