Sopa Seca

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Satisfying Sopa Seca recipe for a comforting meal
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Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 -2 dried chipotle chile
12 ounces dry noodles ( like spaghetti or angel-hair pasta )
1 large yellow onion , diced small
2 cloves garlic , minced
3 medium tomatoes , cored and roughly chopped
1 small green pepper , diced
2 cups chicken or 2 cups vegetable broth
1 bunch cilantro , finely chopped
4 sprigs mint , chopped
2 ounces monterey jack cheese , shredded
6 tablespoons oil
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
317
Sugar
4g
Fat
18g
Sopa seca is a classic Mexican dish that translates to 'dry soup'. It typically consists of thin noodles that are fried in oil and then cooked with a tomato-based sauce and vegetables. This recipe is a healthier version of the traditional recipe, using baked noodles instead of fried noodles. The combination of tomato, garlic, and onion gives the dish a savory and rich flavor profile, while the chipotle gives it a smoky and spicy kick. This recipe is perfect for a comforting meal on a cold day, and can easily be customized to include your favorite vegetables or protein.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Boil the chipotle chile in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes. Strain and discard the chile and save the water.
3.Cook the noodles al dente, rinse and drain the noodles and set aside.
4.Heat oil to a pan and sauté the onions for 3 minutes over medium-high heat.
5.Add garlic and green pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
6.To the veggies, add tomatoes, broth, salt, and chipotle water. Bring to a boil.
7.Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8.Coat noodles in the sauce, reserving about 2 cups of the sauce.
9.Transfer noodles and the reserved sauce into the prepared 9 inch baking dish.
10.Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This Sopa Seca is a quick and easy recipe to make, perfect for a weeknight meal.

It is a vegetarian recipe, but can easily be adapted to include chicken.

The dish is comforting and satisfying, perfect to warm you up on a cold day.

CONS

This recipe is high in carbohydrates, so it is not recommended for those on a low-carb diet.

It can also be high in sodium depending on the type of broth used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe includes nutrient-dense ingredients such as tomatoes, green pepper, and cilantro, which are high in vitamins and minerals.
Additionally, using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth can help reduce the sodium content of the recipe.

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