Description
Sopita is a comforting Mexican noodle soup perfect for a quick and easy meal. This recipe is versatile and can be adapted to your taste.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup small pasta (fideo, stars, or letters)
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: shredded chicken, vegetables (carrots, celery, zucchini)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add pasta and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- If desired, add shredded chicken and vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Adjust the amount of broth to your desired consistency.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor.
- Garnish with cilantro or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg