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Sopa de Conchas

Cultural Context

Sopa de Conchas is a traditional Mexican soup that features shell-shaped pasta, often enjoyed by families. It is a comforting dish that combines simple ingredients, making it a popular choice for both children and adults. The soup is often served as a main course and is known for its light yet flavorful broth, which can be customized with various herbs and spices.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 pieces Roma tomato
1 clove garlic
1/4 piece white onion
6 stem cilantro
5 cups chicken broth (1 tablespoon Knorr Suiza chicken bouillon, or chicken bouillon cubes if you are using water)
1 package dry shell pasta (Sopa de Conchas Pasta)
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon cooking oil

shell pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain shell pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole grain pasta is more nutritious; elbow macaroni is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories; bouillon cubes are a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Place 4 tomatoes, 1 garlic clove, 1/4 onion, salt, and 1 cup broth in the blender. Liquify until pulverized.

2

Set a large stockpot on medium-high heat and heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.

3

Add the shell pasta and sauté until it changes color to a light golden brown.

4

Add the tomato sauce that we just made or the can of tomato sauce if you are using canned tomato sauce.

5

Let the tomato sauce reduce for a couple of minutes with the pasta, stirring occasionally.

6

Add 5 cups of broth, stir all together.

7

Place the fresh cilantro stems on top and set to boil.

8

Boil all together for around 12 minutes or until the pasta is fully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingseasoning

Equipment Needed

large stockpotblender

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Shell SoupConchita Soup
Local Name: Sopa de Conchas

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