Sopa de Coditos con Calabacitas. Facil y Sabroso.

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.

In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add 1/2 onion, 2 medium cloves of garlic, and 1 stick of celery, and sauté until softened.

Add 2 medium red tomatoes and 2 medium husk tomatoes to the pot and cook until they are soft.

Blend the cooked vegetables with 1/4 cup of canned tomato sauce and 1 cup of water until smooth.

Return the blended sauce to the pot and add 2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon powder, 1 packet of Goya seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of oregano. Stir well.

Add 1/3 cup of corn and 1 cup of elbow pasta to the pot, along with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked, about 10 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup of zucchini and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt to taste and garnish with 1 small handful of cilantro before serving.

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