Sopa de Fideo - Sopita - Mexican Food

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.

Cut 4 Roma tomatoes into smaller pieces for blending.

Cut 1/2 onion into smaller pieces for blending.

Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 teaspoons of oregano, and 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon into a blender.

Add 8 cups of water to the blender and blend until smooth.

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

Add fideo noodles to the hot oil and stir quickly to prevent dark spots.

Let the noodles fry for a few moments until they get some color, then stir to ensure even cooking.

Add the blended tomato sauce to the pot with the noodles and stir.

Cover the pot and let it cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking.

After cooking, check the consistency and add salt to taste before serving.

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