This vermicelli soup is called "fideo" or "sopa seca" (dry soup) and is eaten all over Mexico. It is inexpensive and easy to make. This can be comforting when sick, but it is also a great side dish with any kind of meat, poultry, or fish. To make it soupier you can add vegetable broth to taste.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces vermicelli pasta
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups water
- 0.25 yellows onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- salt to taste
Instructions
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1
Using a large sauté pan, fry vermicelli in vegetable oil until golden brown.
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2
In a food processor or blender, blend water, onion, tomatoes, garlic, and salt. Strain.
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3
Pour blended mixture over vermicelli and allow to simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed or evaporated.
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