Simple and Delicious Sopa De Fideo Recipe | SAM THE COOKING GUY

fideo pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while spaghetti is more widely available.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is healthier, while bouillon is a cost-effective option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is less expensive.

Cut up 1 medium onion and add it to a pan with olive oil to soften.

In a separate pan, add fideo noodles and brown them for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently.

Add garlic to the onions and let it cook together.

Add a can of whole peeled tomatoes to the onion and garlic mixture; break them up a bit.

Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the noodles while they are browning.

Use a hand blender to blend the tomato mixture once the noodles are halfway done.

Add chicken broth to the blended mixture and bring it to a simmer.

Add the browned noodles to the simmering broth and mix well.

Let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes until the noodles soften.

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve the soup with noodles, broth, and top with green onions and hot sauce.

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