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Mexican Sopa de Conchas Recipe

Mexican Sopa de Conchas Recipe
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A comforting and flavorful Mexican soup featuring toasted shell pasta cooked in a rich tomato and vegetable broth, garnished with fresh coriander for a vibrant finish.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 14 oz chopped tomatoes
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 4 ½ cups vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Pasta

  • 9 oz shell pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Garnish

  • Fresh coriander or cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tomatoes and Onion: If using fresh tomatoes, roughly chop them along with the onion. Add both to a food processor and blend until you achieve a smooth sauce-like texture.
  2. Toast the Pasta: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the shell pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown. Take care to avoid burning the pasta to prevent a bitter flavor in the soup.
  3. Simmer with Tomato Mixture: Pour the blended tomato and onion sauce into the pot with the toasted pasta. Stir well and let it simmer gently for several minutes to meld the flavors.
  4. Add Vegetable Broth: After the tomato sauce has been bubbling for 5-7 minutes, add the vegetable stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Cook Pasta Until Al Dente: Continue cooking the soup until the shell pasta is tender but still firm to the bite. Be careful not to overcook, as the pasta will continue to soften even after the heat is turned off.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander or cilantro just before serving for a fresh, herbal note.

Notes

  • To enhance the flavor, use fresh tomatoes when available, but canned chopped tomatoes work well too.
  • Be attentive while toasting the pasta to avoid burning, which can impart a bitter taste.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to your preference.
  • This soup is best served immediately to enjoy the pasta’s texture.
  • For a non-vegetarian twist, you can substitute vegetable stock with chicken stock.

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Keywords: Mexican soup, sopa de conchas, shell pasta soup, vegetarian Mexican recipe, tomato soup

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