Mexican Noodle Soup (Sopa De Fideo)

• 2 quarts chicken stock, divided
• 2 Roma tomatoes
• 1/2 small white onion
• 1 serrano chile, stem removed
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (7 ounce) package fideo pasta
• 3 sprigs parsley
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Cotija cheese

1. Combine 1/2 cup chicken stock, tomatoes, onion, serrano chile, and garlic in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain tomato sauce into a bowl and reserve.
2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pasta; cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Pour tomato sauce into the saucepan over the noodles; add parsley and remaining chicken stock. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until noodles are soft, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Cotija cheese.

chicken stock, tomatoes, white onion, serrano chile, clove garlic, vegetable oil, pasta, parsley, salt, cotija cheese

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/262320/mexican-noodle-soup-sopa-de-fideo/ (may not work)