Sopa de Fideos

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Sopa de Fideos

you can add a minced jalapeno pepper if you like

 

1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped

1 cup tomatoes, canned

1/4 cup onion -- chopped

1 clove garlic -- chopped

2 tablespoons corn oil

2 1/2 cups vermicelli

2 1/2 cups vegetable broth

1/2 teaspoon salt -- optional

 

Combine bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, garlic and oil in a 2-quart casserole.

Cover with waxed paper and microwave on High 3 minutes. Break vermicelli into

pieces; stir vermicelli, broth and salt, if desired into tomato mixture. If

borth is salty, omit salt. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on High 10

minutes, stirring after 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Vermicelli should be tender but firm. Serves 6.