Sopa de Fideo

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounce uncooked vermicelli noodles
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium jalapeño
• 1 lime
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add uncooked broken vermicelli noodles and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until noodles are golden brown.
2. Stir in onions, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot with the noodles, and cook for 5-7 minutes until onions are softened.
3. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, and jalapeño. B
4. ring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, for 10-15 minutes, until pasta is soft.
5. Remove from heat, add in chopped cilantro, and juice of 1/2 the lime. Stir well to combine.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro, lime, and sliced avocado.