Sopa de Fideo (Noodle Soup)

Ingredients

  • 7 Oz Package Fideo Noodles
  • 2 Tbs Vegetable Oil
  • 4 Roma Tomatoes – Quartered
  • 1/4 Large White Onion
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Tsp Chicken Bullion
  • 2 Tsp Tomate Bullion
  • 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Mexican Oregano
  • 6 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth

Toppings

  • Chopped Cilntro
  • Lime
  • Queso Fresco

Directions

  1. In a food processor or blender, add the quartered tomatoes, onion, garlic, seasonings, and 4 cups of the broth. Blend until smooth (about 2 to 3 minutes).
  2. In a large pot or sauce pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the Fideo and stir. Toast the Fideo for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the Fideo browns.
  4. Add the tomato mixture, rinse the blended apparatus with 2 more cups of chicken broth, and add to the pot.
  5. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, add the Mexican Oregano, and simmer the soup for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the cover and simmer for another 10 minutes to reduce.
  7. Serve in a bowl with your desired toppings, whether that be cilantro, lime, or queso fresco.

Italian Burrata Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 2 Baguette Loafs (around 8 inches each, or adjust accordingly based on length)
  • 2 x 4 oz Burrata
  • 1 Jar Basil Pesto
  • 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 Cups Arugula
  • Balsamic Glaze

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a small casserole dish, toss the tomatoes with olive oil and salt.
  3. Bake the tomatoes for 15 minutes and remove.
  4. Slice the loafs in half. Toast in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes.
  5. Spread the basil pesto on the bottom halves, and top with the arugula.
  6. Take the burrata, place it on top of the arugula, smash it, and spread it.
  7. Place the cooked tomatoes on top of the burrata and smash them as well.
  8. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and replace the top side of the loaf.
  9. Slice and enjoy!