Sopa seca de fideos, dry noodle soup
Toasted vermicelli cooked in a smoky tomato and chipotle sauce until the pasta soaks up every drop.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.35 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Blend the tomatoes, garlic, onion, chipotle and 100 ml of the stock until smooth.
- 2
Heat the oil in a wide pan. Fry the vermicelli for 4 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden brown.
4 min - 3
Pour in the tomato sauce. It will spit, so stand back. Cook for 3 minutes.
3 min - 4
Add the rest of the stock, cover and simmer for 8 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
8 min - 5
Season and rest for 3 minutes. Top with avocado and coriander and serve with lime.
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