MEXICAN TOMATO SOUP WITH TOASTED PASTA
While visiting Mexico as a teenager, I found this rich and comforting soup to be plentiful and delicious in the tourist area at least. Not sure exactly how traditional it is, but it is very quick and simple to put together and loaded with tomato flavor and toasted, nutty pasta. If you wish to skip pureeing of fresh vegetables, I don't see why you couldn't substitute with a jar of your favorite salsa. I plan to try that myself next time just to see the difference. Hope you enjoy this recipe.
Provided by shelteredcreature
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 1-1 1/2 quarts, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 2 quart, or larger, sauce pan, heat the 2 tbsp of vegetable oil over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, stir in the dried pasta (small elbows or alphabet letters work nicely, but any smaller shape works). Stir frequently so that the pasta toasts evenly. It will become brown and very fragrant in about 5-8 minutes. Remember to check often so that pasta doesn't become too dark or burned.
- In the meantime, in your blender (or with a stick blender in a large measuring cup) add the chopped tomatoes, garlic, and diced onions and puree until completely smooth.
- When pasta is evenly toasted, add the tomato puree to the pan. Be careful, the puree will sizzle possibly splatter once it hits the pan. Stir gently until the pasta is coated in the puree. Add salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta soaks up the liquid and the mixture has reduced, leaving the pasta coated in a thick tomato paste-like sauce. Approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Carefully add the chicken broth, or any kind of broth or stock you wish, and let the soup come to a simmer to finish cooking the pasta. Stir occasionally for about 15 minutes. Add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce and remove from heat. Serve as is or with some chopped fresh cilantro or thin sliced green onions.
- -OPTIONAL- Add 1 cup of frozen sweet corn, thawed, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, or thinly sliced cabbage, fresh lime juice, shredded, cooked chicken or pork. Add when adding stock, for a more substantial meal.
- We used a vinegary Jalapeno hot sauce and really liked it. This soup tastes best when made with ripe tomatoes, especially heirloom tomatoes. I used black/brown heirlooms and it was deeply flavored and complex.
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Shakoor Gujjar
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out bland. Maybe I didn't use enough spices.
Tyler Owens
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the toasted pasta.
Md Southin
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.
Sakib Howlader
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Alaminhasan
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would feel about the toasted pasta, but it's actually really good. It adds a nice texture to the soup.
As Sagor
[email protected]This soup is so good! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I love the way the toasted pasta soaks up the broth.
Pooja Parmar
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use up leftover pasta in it. It's a great way to clean out the fridge.
JOANNA MENDEZ
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this soup. The peppers and spices balance out the tomato flavor perfectly.
Minha & Mishya
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the toasted pasta. It adds a great crunch to the soup.
Jo King
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but I'm glad I tried it. It's really delicious! The toasted pasta is a great addition.
Sussy Sassy
[email protected]This soup is easy to make and tastes great. I love the combination of tomatoes, peppers, and spices. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta.
Eriana Prescott
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this soup was surprisingly good. It's very flavorful and filling. I'll definitely be making it again.
Caliyy Abayomi
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I especially love the toasted pasta. It adds a great texture and flavor to the soup.
Melissa Dickerson
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The tomatoes, peppers, and spices all come together perfectly. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Zahra Sunshine
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and the toasted pasta adds a nice touch of crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.