Thermos Lunch: Easy Cheesy Macaroni Soup

This recipe is the perfect combination of two flavors kids love: macaroni and cheese pasta and spaghetti sauce. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

medium carrots, peeled and diced

tablespoons olive oil

teaspoon Italian seasoning (garlic, basil, oregano based mix)

15 oz can tomato puree

cups low-sodium chicken stock

cups dry macaroni pasta

1/2

cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2

cup shredded cheddar cheese

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1

Place the olive oil and diced carrots in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the carrots are soft.
2

Add the tomato puree, Italian seasoning and chicken stock. Simmer, uncovered for about 15 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling water according to packaging instructions. Drain and set aside.
4

Add pasta to soup and mix to combine. Add cheeses and stir well to mix everything together, turn off heat.
5

Ladle heated soup inside a pre-heated thermos container.