How to make a Classic SOPITA DE FIDEO Mexican Soup

fideo noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is more widely available.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Add 4 Roma tomatoes, 1/4 onion, 2 garlic cloves, chicken bouillon, tomato bouillon, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin to a blender with 4 cups of water and blend until smooth.

In a pot over medium-high heat, heat a little vegetable oil.

Add the fideo pasta to the pot and fry for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden.

Pour in the blended tomato broth and add 2 more cups of water.

Add a little salt, mix, and bring to a simmer.

Once simmering, taste for salt and adjust if necessary.

Reduce heat to low, add a handful of cilantro, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

After 15 minutes, the sopita de fideo is done and ready to serve.

Serve with lime juice, crumbled queso fresco, and hot sauce.

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