Vermicelli Soup/Sopa de Fideos

Vermicelli Soup/Sopa de Fideos
Fideos is the Spanish name for vermicelli, thin noodles often used in Italian cooking.

Ingredients of Vermicelli Soup/Sopa de Fideos
* 2 tsp. vegetable oil
* 1/2 c. vermicelli noodles, uncooked
and broken into small pieces
* 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
* 3 tbsp. tomato purée
* 2 1/2 15-oz. cans (about 5 c.) beef or
vegetable broth
* 1/2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese or white cheddar cheese

Preparation of Vermicelli Soup/Sopa de Fideos
1.Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add noodles, fry until light brown, then remove.
2.In the same oil, sauté onion until soft. Add tomato purée and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
3.Combine noodles, broth, and purée in a large pan and simmer until noodles are tender (6 to 8 minutes). Add salt and pepper to taste.
4.Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Vermicelli Soup/Sopa de Fideos Cooking time:
25 to 30 minutes Serves 4

Category: Cooking The Mexican Way