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Preparation info
  • Makes

    6–8

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Muy Bueno Fiestas: 100+ Delicious Mexican Recipes for Celebrating the Year

By Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack

Published 2023

  • About

Oh, how I used to love this alphabet soup as a kid, and now my kids love it too. Although it is a perfect choice for a child’s birthday party, it is also a great everyday comfort food—economical, delicious, and easy to make.

Ingredients

  • ½ white onion, quartered
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 clove garlic, coarsely choppe

Method

In a blender, combine the onion, tomatoes, garlic, bouillon, pepper, and 1 cup (250 ml) of the water and purée until smooth.

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the alphabet pasta and heat, stirring, until lightly toasted, 1–2 minutes. Add the puréed mixture, stir well, and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens and darkens, about 5 minutes.

Add the remaining