Alphabet Pasta/ Mexican Sopa

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🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while spaghetti is more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon can save costs.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas provide creaminess, while sour cream is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil has healthier fats, while canola is a budget-friendly option.

Chop 1/4 onion into small pieces.

Heat a skillet and add vegetable oil.

Add chopped onion to the skillet and brown for 2 minutes until translucent; set aside.

Add more vegetable oil to the skillet and add the alphabet pasta to brown it on low flame, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown.

Return the browned onion to the skillet and add water until it's half an inch above the pasta.

Add 1/2 can of tomato sauce and stir to combine.

Add seasonings (not specified in the transcript) and stir again.

Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, then reduce flame to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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