Macaroni soup is soup that includes macaroni. The food is a traditional dish in Italy, and is sometimes served with beans, which is known as ''

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'', and was also included in ''

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'' where the connection with Italy is mentioned and the dish includes

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cheese. In the early 19th century, macaroni soup was one of the most common dishes in Italian inns. The soup was discussed as a food to improve the health of poor miners. Weeds can be used in macaroni soup in times of poverty to provide vitamins and minerals. Due to its inexpensive nature, it is often part of the menu in institutions such as schools, hospitals and prisons. Protein such as soya beans can be added to provide nutrition. It was included in a cookbook for schools in 1896. One book suggests using it as a food to comfort distressed mental patients. The dish was served as part of the menu for students in

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, Harvard in 1882, where their food was described as looking better than it tastes. In the

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, a common macaroni soup is known simply as ''

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'' ("soup" in Tagalog). It originated from the American

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. It is made with macaroni, various vegetables and meat (usually chicken), with added

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. It is regarded as a

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and commonly served during cold days or to sick people. In

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it is sometimes served with chilli. The soup is also known in

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and

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, where it is sometimes served with chicken balls. In Indonesia, macaroni soup is an easy dish often served for children and during sahur meals in Ramadan. Macaroni in soup is also commonly found in

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, especially in

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(Hong Kong-style cafes).

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in Hong Kong serve the dish in its breakfast menu.

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