Just what the doctor ordered {Sopa de Fideo}

Hubby and Jack aren't feeling good today.  Whenever Hubby is sick, I usually make a large pot of Caldo de Pollo.  But since Jack isn't feeling too good either, I decided to make him one of his favorites...Sopa Aguada de Fideo.

Sopa Aguada de Fideo is a soupier version of Sopa de Pasta.  It can be served as a side dish, but is hearty enough to be served as a main dish as well. 


Sopa de Fideo
(yields 8 cups of soup)

Ingredients:

• 3 roma tomatoes
• 1/2 medium onion
• 6 to 8 oz. fideo (vermicelli)
• 1 dried chile de arbol (optional)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato sauce

Directions:
Puree the tomatoes and onion in a blender with 2 cups of water; set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a 2-quart saucepan.  Add the fideo and chile de arbol.

Saute over medium-high heat until the noodles turn a deep golden brown.

Carefully add the puree mixture, along with the chicken broth and tomato sauce.  Cover saucepan and bring soup to a boil.  Reduce heat to low and let simmer until noodles are cooked through.

Serve with Classic Quesadillas.  Enjoy!!!