Easy and Delicious : Sopa de Fideo

fideo pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while spaghetti is more accessible.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Yellow squash is similar in texture, while cabbage is often cheaper.

Blend 4 roma tomatoes, 1/2 small white onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 chicken bouillon, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and salt with 2 cups of water until smooth.

Heat pot on high heat and add 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil, then lower the temperature.

Add 7 ounces of fideo noodles to the pot and fry until golden brown, stirring to ensure even cooking.

Lower the temperature to the lowest setting and add the blended tomato mixture to the pot.

Let it simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes.

After simmering, add the remaining water (4 cups) and stir to combine.

Add a small bunch of parsley and cover the pot.

Let it boil for about 25 to 30 minutes.

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