Comforting Macaroni and Mixed Vegetable Soup
Comforting Macaroni and Mixed Vegetable Soup brings a cozy balance of tomato-rich broth and tender vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, and celery, lifted by herbes de Provence. Each spoonful is warm, lightly herbal, and satisfying with elbow macaroni adding body. Serve it for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a nourishing lunch on a chilly day.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Comforting Macaroni and Mixed Vegetable Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until it turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, tomato juice, diced tomatoes, and water; bring to a boil.
- 2
Stir in the potatoes, cauliflower, celery, herbes de Provence, sugar, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves; reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
- 3
Bring the soup back to a boil; stir in the macaroni. Cook until the macaroni is tender yet slightly firm, about 6 minutes. Remove the soup from the heat; let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 228.03 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 9.79 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 37.41 g 14%
- Total Fat 4.82 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.95 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.22 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 1269.84 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 5.03 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 8.57 g --
- Added Sugars 1.01 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 106.58 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 815.91 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 90.12 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 47.84 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Comforting Macaroni and Mixed Vegetable Soup is made with 15 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cauliflower Florets, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 228.03 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Comforting Macaroni and Mixed Vegetable Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cauliflower Florets, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Comforting Macaroni and Mixed Vegetable Soup?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 228.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Comforting Macaroni and Mixed Vegetable Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Comforting Macaroni and Mixed Vegetable Soup healthy?
- Comforting Macaroni and Mixed Vegetable Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 228.03 calories and 9.79 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1269.84 mg (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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