How to make sopa de fideo with calabasitas

fideo pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while spaghetti is more accessible.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Yellow squash is similar in texture, while cabbage is often cheaper.

Wash the tomatoes and cut them into quarters.

Chop the onion.

Add 2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon and 2 tablespoons of tomato bouillon to the mixture.

Fill a container with 4 cups of water.

Heat a casserole over medium heat and let it dry after washing.

Add vegetable oil to the casserole and move it around to prevent burning.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.

Add the calabacitas (squash) and sauté for a few minutes.

Pour in the 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Add the fideo noodles and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped queso fresco before serving.

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