Sopa Seca De Fideos Recipes

"DRY" MEXICAN NOODLE SOUP (SOPA SECA DE FIDEOS)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add noodles; fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato puree and bay leaves; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Pour tomato mixture carefully into a blender; add water. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour back into the skillet; add bouillon and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add the fried noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the tomato sauce, about 15 minutes more.

SOPA SECA VEGETARIANA CON FIDEOS

Steps:

• *NOTE: original recipe specified 1 tablespoon chili powder.
• Leave the dried pasta in the bag and using a rolling pin, crush the pasta until it is 1/8"-1/4" long.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pasta; stirring constantly until light browned, approximately 4-5 minutes.
• In another small pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and lightly saute the red bell pepper until softened.
• Place the white onion, garlic, tomatoes, oregano and jalapeno in a blender and puree until smoothe. Add the puree to the fideos pasta, then add the broth (or water) and the red bell pepper. Stir only a few times.
• Cover pan and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until all moisture is absorbed.
• Fluff with a fork, transfer to a serving platter and top with the cheese and parsley.