How To Make Sopa De Fideo Con Pollo | Chicken Soup Recipe

fideo noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, and chicken thighs are more economical.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with spices

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be made from scraps.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers similar freshness, while green onions are often less expensive.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in tomato sauce and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Add drumsticks and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water and add chicken bouillon; bring to a boil.

Add fideo noodles, carrots, potatoes, and zucchini; reduce heat to a simmer.

Season with garlic powder, ground cumin, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook until noodles are tender, about 10 minutes.

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