Sopa de Pollo con Fideos
Serves 4
15 mins prep
65 mins cook
80 mins total
For a flavorful and authentically Mexican meal, give this Sopa de Pollo con Fideos a try! This hearty chicken soup with pasta is as delicious as it gets.
For Soup Base
To Make the Sauce:
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For the Soup Base
In a large stock pot, add the chicken, onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
Cover with 10 cups of water and bring to a simmer.
Cook for 40-45 minutes.
Skim off the foam on top.
Discard the bay leaf, onion, and garlic.
Reserve the chicken and broth.
To Make the Sauce:
Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle, and salt to a blender.
Add 1 cup of the reserved chicken broth.
Blend until smooth.
Set aside until ready to use.
To Make the Soup:
Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot.
Add the fideo pasta and toast for 3 minutes.
Do not let the fideo burn, or you'll need to start all over again.
Add the carrot, potato, celery, and onion.
Stir constantly for 3-4 more minutes.
Add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute.
Pour in the chipotle tomato sauce and the rest of the chicken broth.
Add the chicken pieces and mix to combine.
Bring to a boil.
Cook for 8-10 minutes.
Serve with lime and top with cilantro.