Sopita De Fideo | Mexican-style Vermicelli Soup Recipe

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.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Mix together salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Toast the vermicelli noodles over low to medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Grind cumin seeds and add to the toasted noodles.

Add sliced onion to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

Add tomato puree made from blending tomatoes, garlic, and chicken bullion powder.

Pour in 3 cups of water and mix well.

Add diced zucchini and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cover the pot to bring to a simmer, then lower the heat and cook for 10-12 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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