Mexican Noodle Soup

fideo noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole grain noodles provide more fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water is budget-friendly.

Rinse the vegetables thoroughly.

Cut the tomatoes, onion, and garlic cloves.

Blend the garlic, tomatoes, onion, and chicken broth until smooth.

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat.

Add fideo noodles to the pan and stir until they start to brown.

Sift the blended tomato mixture to remove seeds and skin, then add it to the pan.

Add chicken bouillon and more chicken broth, cover, and let cook for 5-10 minutes until boiling.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or chicken bouillon as needed.

Add serrano chiles and leftover shredded chicken to the soup.

Serve hot, optionally with chicken taquitos.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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