Sopa de Conchas
Sopa de conchas is a delicious and easy Mexican shell pasta soup that can be on the table in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 tbs vegetable oil
- 2 cups shell pasta medium
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 onion piece of
- 4 roma tomatoes
- 6 cups water
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3 tsp chicken bouillon
- salt to taste
Instructions
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Put garlic cloves, onion, tomatoes, ground cumin, chicken bouillon and three cups of water in a blender and blend until smooth. About a minute. Set aside for later use.
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Heat up oil in a pot over medium heat. When hot add the pasta. Toast pasta for about 7 minutes or until it most of it develops a golden brown color. You'll need to stir it frequently while toasting to prevent it from burning.
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Add the broth and the remaining three cups of water. Stir and taste to see if you want to add salt.
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Bring the soup to a boil over medium high heat. Then reduce heat to medium low and cover.
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Let simmer for about 8 minutes. If you want a softer pasta let it simmer for a few more minutes.
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Serve and garnish with cilantro, avocado and queso fresco.