Sopa de Fideo con Pollo | Mexican Chicken Fideo Soup

fideo noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, and chicken thighs are more economical.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with spices

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be made from scraps.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers similar freshness, while green onions are often less expensive.

Start by rinsing chicken drumsticks well and placing them in a pot of water.

Add a quarter of an onion, two garlic cloves, and 1 tsp of salt to the pot.

Cook the chicken for 25 minutes, removing any foam impurities that rise to the top after 15 minutes.

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce by adding three large Roma tomatoes (quartered), a quarter of an onion (cut in half), and three garlic cloves to a blender.

Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of cumin, 1 1/2 tablespoons of oregano, 1 1/2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon, and 1 cup of water to the blender.

Blend until smooth and set the sauce aside.

After 25 minutes, remove the chicken from the pot and strain the broth, saving it for later use.

In a large deep pan or pot, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil and heat it up.

Add 7.05 ounces of vermicelli Fideo to the hot oil and stir until it turns golden brown, being careful not to burn it.

Once toasted, pour in the blended sauce and add about 5 cups of the strained chicken broth.

Add the cooked chicken back into the pot.

Stir in 4 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and optionally add a whole jalapeño for heat.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, then bring to a gentle simmer.

Cover and let it cook on low for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, check the pot; it should smell amazing and be ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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