Shell Pasta Soup

🛒 Ingredients

• Small shell pasta (conchitas) 40 g · 144 kcal
• Vegetable oil 6 g · 54 kcal
• Tomato 80 g · 14 kcal
• Onion 20 g · 8 kcal
• Garlic 2 g · 3 kcal
• Vegetable broth 200 g · 10 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Blend the tomato, onion, and garlic with a splash of water until smooth to create the base sauce. Set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the small shell pasta and fry, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
3. Pour in the blended tomato sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, allowing it to thicken slightly.
4. Add the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime.