Sopita is a popular and simple Mexican soup recipe made using shell pasta, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. It is affordable, versatile, and so easy to make!
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Toast the Pasta:
Heat the oil to a medium high heat. Then add the uncooked pasta.
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Stir the pasta until it toasts and turns brown, making sure to not let it burn.
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Boil the Pasta: Once the pasta is toasted, add 4 ½ cups of water, tomato sauce, and chicken bouillon powder. Stir to combine.
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Cover the pasta and bring the water to a boil. Then boil the pasta for about 10-12 minutes or until it is cooked all the way through.
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Spoon the soup into a bowl, squeeze some fresh lime juice (optional) over the top, and enjoy!
TIPS
– Some recipes add corn kernels or diced yellow onion along with the dry pasta when you are toasting. – If you are using smaller shells your cook time may differ.
Here are some other things you can add:– Garlic powder– Onion powder– Queso Fresco– Hot Sauce– Mexican Blended Cheese