How to make Sopa de Fideo (Sopa de Caracol)

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.

Chop 3 Roma tomatoes and about 1/3 of an onion.

Add 1.5 cubes of Nor Caldo de Tomate, garlic powder, and salt to the chopped vegetables.

Fill the mixture with about 4 cups of water.

Blend the mixture on high for about 5 minutes until smooth or to desired chunkiness.

Pour the blended soup base into a small to medium pan.

Heat the soup base on medium heat until it reaches a slow simmer.

Add about a little less than 2 cups of small noodles and a handful of cilantro to the simmering soup.

Cover and let it simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes until the noodles are soft and expanded.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or chicken flavoring if needed.

Serve the soup, optionally with sour cream or beans.

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