Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe (EASY Mexican Sopa de Fideo) | The Frugal Chef

fideo pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while spaghetti is more widely available.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is healthier, while bouillon is a cost-effective option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is less expensive.

Add 28 ounce can of peeled tomatoes to blender.

Add 1/4 large bell pepper, 1/2 cup cilantro, 6 garlic cloves, and 1/2 small onion to blender.

Add 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to blender.

Add 2 teaspoons chili ancho powder to blender.

Blend until smooth.

Heat oil in a pan.

Break 1/3 of a 1 pound package of angel hair pasta into pieces and toast in the pan until golden.

Add the blended sofrito to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add 6 cups of chicken broth to the pan.

Add 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into thirds.

Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken and pasta are cooked through.

Serve with cilantro leaves and cubed avocado on top, and add lime juice before eating.

Cooking Techniques

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