SOUP DE FIDEOS

• servings: 5

Ingredients

1.5 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Spanish Onion - finely chopped

2 Cloves of Garlic - finely chopped

1 Long Red Chilli - finely chopped

1 tsp Smoked Paprika

1 tsp Ground Cumin

0.25 tsp Saffron Threads

800 gms Diced Tinned Tomatoes

500 mls Chicken or Vegetable Stock

200 gms Vermicelli or Spaghetti

Juice of 1 Lime

To Serve

Red Chilli - thinly sliced

Lime Wedges

Coriander

Cherry Tomatoes- quartered

Avocado- sliced

Directions

Heat half the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion, garlic and chilli, and sauté until translucent (2-3 minutes).

Add spices and stir until fragrant (30 seconds), then transfer to a blender, add tomatoes and stock, and blend until smooth.

Heat remaining oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat, add noodles and stir until golden brown (1-2 minutes).

Add tomato mixture and 400ml hot water, season to taste and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until soup thickens and noodles are tender (8-10 minutes).

Squeeze in lime juice, season to taste, and scatter with coriander and extra chilli.

Serve with sliced avocado and extra lime wedges.