Sopa Seca de Fideo

Ingredients

• 2 Roma tomatoes
• 1/4 white onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo
• 2 cups vegetable stock, divided
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 7 oz fideo noodles
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Method

1. Blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle and 1 cup of the stock until smooth.
2. Heat the oil in a wide skillet over medium heat, add the fideo and stir constantly until deep golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Pour in the tomato mixture carefully because it spatters, then add the rest of the stock and the salt.
4. Simmer, stirring now and then, until the noodles are tender and the liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. It should be moist, not soupy.
5. Top with queso fresco, sour cream, avocado and cilantro.

Notes