Veg Soup Cuisine--Sopa de Fideo

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Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)

 

Recipe By :Vegetarian Soup Cuisine, Jay Solomon

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetarian Soup Cuisine

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon canola oil

1 medium yellow onion -- diced

1 large red bell pepper

OR green bell pepper -- seeded & diced

2 stalks celery -- chopped

2 cloves garlic -- (to 3) minced

1 jalapeno -- seeded & minced

OR serrano chile

8 cups vegetable stock

1 large white potato -- diced

2 medium carrots -- peeled & diced

1 14 oz can stewed tomatoes

2 tablespoons dried parsley -- (or 4 tbsp chopped fresh)

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 ounces angel hair pasta

1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese

OR Colby cheese

8 6-inch flour tortillas -- warmed

 

In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery,

garlic, and chile pepper, and cook for 8-10 minutes over medium heat,

stirring frequently. Add the stock, potato carrots, stewed tomatoes, and

dried seasonings, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30-35 minutes over

medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.

 

Snap the pasta in half and stir into the soup. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes

over medium heat until the pasta is al dente. Let the soup stand for a few

minutes before serving. If using fresh parsley, add it now.

 

Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese. Serve with warm flour

tortillas.

 

A few tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro or epazote may also be added

near the finish.

 

S(ISBN):

" 0-7615-0190-8 "

Copyright:

" 1996 "

 

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Per serving: 541 Calories (kcal); 13g Total Fat; (22% calories from fat);

17g Protein; 89g Carbohydrate; 9mg Cholesterol; 2308mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 5 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0

Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates