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Sopa de fideo

Cooking Con Claudia · ♥ 4.4K likes · 84.4K views · 7 min video

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  • 3 whole tomatoes
  • onion
  • 2 whole chicken bouillon
  • 2 whole tomato bouillon
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves
  • 1 can el pato tomato sauce
  • 4 cup water
Blend three tomatoes, onion, two chicken bouillon, two tomato bouillon, half a teaspoon each of ground cumin and black pepper, two garlic cloves and a can of El Pato tomato sauce with four cups of water or chicken broth until smooth.
  • oil
  • 7 oz fideo pasta
Cover the bottom of a pot with oil over medium-high heat; once hot add the fideo and fry about 5 minutes until golden.
  • 2 cup water
  • salt
Add the tomato broth, about two more cups of water and salt; simmer, then taste and adjust salt, adding water for a brothier soup.
  • cilantro
Add a handful of cilantro, reduce to the lowest heat, cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes until doubled.
  • lime juice
  • queso fresco
Serve the meat and potatoes on top of the fideo with lime juice, chopped cilantro and queso fresco.