Sopa de Fideos

Ingredients

• 1 , 14.5 ounce
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 1 large clove garlic , coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 , 7 ounce
• 3 , 14.5 ounce
• coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Place tomatoes, onion, and garlic into a blender; pulse several times to get the mixture moving, then blend until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; stir in fideo pasta. Fry pasta gently, stirring often, until golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Pour tomato mixture into a large saucepan; stir in chicken broth and noodles. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until noodles are tender, 7 to 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper; stir in cilantro and cook until warmed through.