Sopa de macarrones con atún
Sopa de macarrones con atún is a hearty, comforting Spanish soup that combines macaroni pasta with canned tuna, typically in a tomato-based broth. It often includes ingredients like onions, garlic, carrots, and sometimes peas or potatoes, making it a simple, one-pot meal. This dish is a staple in Spanish home cooking, particularly valued for its affordability and ease of preparation.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is a balanced dish, offering a good mix of carbohydrates from the pasta, protein from the tuna, and some fat from the olive oil and fish. It provides essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Selenium | 45 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 µg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Lycopene | 4 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 0.5 g |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
Per 1 bowl (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this soup represents the Spanish principle of 'aprovechar' (making the most of what you have), transforming pantry staples into a nourishing meal. Nutritionally, the combination of tuna and tomato in the broth enhances the absorption of lycopene, an antioxidant, due to the healthy fats present.
