Sopa de Coditos con Carne

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: any small pasta

Whole wheat adds fiber, while any small pasta can be more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper is milder and lower in calories, while banana pepper is often less expensive.

Prepare the salsa by blending together the garlic, tomatoes, beef broth, chipotle chili, vegetable oil, and epazote. Set aside.

In a pan, heat some oil and sauté the finely chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Season with oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Add the chopped celery and cook for a few more minutes.

Stir in the elbow pasta and the prepared salsa, and add enough water to cover the pasta.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cheese.

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