Easy Macaroni Soup
When you're craving something warm, satisfying, and delicious, make my version of easy macaroni soup recipe. It has your usual soup aromatics like leeks and celery, with your favorite veggies like carrots and cabbages. Also flavored with chicken broth cubes, has evaporated milk and a little kick from chili flakes and black pepper. Simple yet flavorful!
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Equipment
- large pot
- Medium pot to boil the eggs separately
- Colander
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Knife & cutting board
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 4 eggs (boiled) optional
- 1 & ½ cups elbow macaroni (pasta italiana) cooked according to package instructions
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 stalk leeks sliced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 medium carrots diced
- 4 cups water
- 2 cubes Knorr chicken broth
- 1 can 12 oz evaporated milk about 1 & ½ cup
- 1 cup cabbage chopped
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- (Optional) Boil the eggs. In a pot over medium-high heat, boil eggs for 12-15 minutes. You can prepare the vegetables in this step. Once the eggs are done, drain the hot water and transfer the eggs to a bowl of iced water. Let is soak for 10 minutes. Peel.4 eggs (boiled)
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, slice the vegetables. Once the macaroni is done, drain and set aside.1 & ½ cups elbow macaroni (pasta italiana)
- In a soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté leeks, celery, and carrots until fragrant.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 stalk celery, 1 stalk leeks, 1 medium carrots
- Pour in the water and add the chicken broth cubes. Bring to a rolling boil and let it cook for 5 minutes.4 cups water, 2 cubes Knorr chicken broth
- Lower the heat and stir in the evaporated milk, cabbage, chili flakes, and ground pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.1 can 12 oz evaporated milk, ½ teaspoon chili flakes, 1 cup cabbage, ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- Add the cooked macaroni, stir, and serve immediately. Top with boiled eggs.Note: If you’re not serving the soup right away, do not add the macaroni until just before serving to prevent it from becoming too soft and soaking up all the broth.
Notes
- If you only have 1 cup of evaporated milk, add an extra ½ cup of water to make up the difference.
- You can add boiled shredded chicken instead of boiled eggs or no toppings at all.
- Calories: ~294 kcal
- Protein: ~14.9g
- Fat: ~13.6g
- Carbohydrates: ~30.6g