Macaroni Tomato soup is on the top of the list of things to eat when one of us in the family has a cold or it is a rainy evening or we simply require some comfort food. The idea is to make a large batch of croutons or maybe some sandwiches and make a meal out of them along with the soup. What bliss! Here is the procedure of Macaroni Tomato Soup with Cheese Croutons.
Tomatoes 3 medium sized
Potato 1 small
Carrot 1 medium
Onions 2 small
Garlic 2 small cloves or 1 large clove
Macaroni ½ cup (any small pasta of preference can be used)
Butter 1tsp
Oil 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Whole Wheat Bread 1 slice
Cheese 1 tbsp (plain or any flavour of choice)
Makes: 2 servings
You can increase the intake of vegetables in children by adding more vegetables while making the puree. Alternatively, you could finely chop additional vegetables and cook them along with the onions and garlic. This alternative creates a soup that is quite like the minestrone. Let us now see what nutritive value this soup adds to a child’s diet.
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No. | Item | Description |
1 | Vegetables | Packed with vitamins and nutrients that are essential for growth |
2 | Potatoes | Contains carbohydrates that fuel both brain and body, has vitamin B that helps break down carbohydrates, vitamin C that is essential for skin, bones and hair; they are also naturally free of fat |
3 | Cheese | Contains calcium that is essential for bone health |
4 | Whole Wheat Bread | Contains fibre; while not recommended for consumption at every meal, it is great as part of a snack or with other more nutritious food items |
5 | Butter | Contains fats which are required for assimilation of minerals and water-soluble vitamins; should be consumed in modest quantities |