Spicy Sopa de Fideo AKA Sopa de Abuelita

fideo noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole grain noodles provide more fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water is budget-friendly.

Steep dry wajillos in hot water for 10 minutes.

Chop half an onion and set aside.

Add half a can of tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to the blender.

Add 3-4 garlic cloves and 2 dried chile de arbol to the blender.

Add 1 cube of norisa bouan to the blender.

Reserve some of the steeping liquid and add about half a cup to the blender.

Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Heat a little bit of oil in a larger pot over low heat.

Toast the fideo noodles in the oil until they are slightly crispy and toasted.

Add the blended mixture to the pot with the toasted fideo noodles.

Add the remaining steeping water and the rest of the tomato sauce to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the whole chile de arbol.

Cook for about 10 minutes, adjusting the liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.

Optionally, add shredded cheese on top before serving.

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