Sopa (Traditional Mexican Soup)
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Fit, Fun & Delish!
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or canola oil
• 1 (7 ounces) package of mexican pasta. Shells, alphabet, or fideo (or vermicelli noodles, broken into 2″ pieces)
• 1/4 cup white or yellow onion, chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth or water
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 chicken boullion cube
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• A dash of kosher salt (about 1/8 of teaspoon)
• A dash of black pepper (about 1/8 of teaspoon)

Instructions

1. In a 4-qt. saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the pasta until slightly browned. About 5 minutes.
2. Add the onions and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes until soft.
3. Add the broth or water, tomato sauce, Chicken boullion, cilantro, pepper & salt.
4. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium low; simmer until the noodles are tender, about 15 minutes.
5. Top with a dollop of sour cream for savory soup or for a spicy soup add a squirt of lemon and Tapatio chili sauce.