FIDEO LOCO SOUP WITH CHICKEN

Fideo Loco Soup with Chicken image

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 c fideo ( or vermicelli cut into 1 in. pieces)
1 c onions, chopped
1 c red or green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced
1/2 c carrots, sliced
1 Tbsp minced garlic
8 oz tomato sauce
2 qt chicken broth/bouillon
15 oz white beans (1 can, rinsed and drained)
1 c corn, frozen or fresh
6-8 oz chicken breast, roasted or grilled, chopped or shredded
1 tsp sazon goya seasoning (or equivalent)
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add fideo to saucepan and stir to coat with oil. Cook 2 minutes or until browned, stirring constantly. Add peppers, onion, carrots and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth (or water and bouillon). Add beans. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in chicken, frozen corn and seasoning. Cook until heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.