MY OLD SCHOOL “SOPA DE FIDEOS” or NOODLE SOUP with some CHICKEN!

I grew up eating this kind of soup. It is so old that my parents and grandparents ate it as well. It’s just comfort food, simple and super delicious. Try it, you’ll love it too, smile.
 
Category:  Entrée  
Approx. Prep and Cook Time:  Under 30 Minutes
Approximate Cost:    $6.15 or $1.54 per serving
Difficulty Level:  Easy
Allergens, Other:  Not Gluten Free, however, if you find GF noodles, make it.    
Servings: 4
 
Ingredients
2 celery stalks, rinsed and chopped (.15)
½ white onion, chopped (.15)
5 garlic cloves (.15)
3 to 4 sweet peppers, rinsed, seeded (.25)
a handful of cilantro, rinsed, chopped (.15)
2 large tomatoes, rinsed, chopped (.50)
3 tbsp. of olives, drained (.25)
3 to 4 c. of chicken or beef stock or broth (depends on how soupy you like it) ($1.25)
2 c. of chicken breast (I used Rotisserie, no skin or bones) ($1.15)
2 tbsp. Angie’s basting olive oil or Achióte (.45)
1 tbsp. Angie’s dry seasoning (.25)
1 small bag of FIDEOS (noodles the size of vermicelli noodles) ($1.20)
 
Directions
Add the chopped celery stalks, white onion, garlic cloves, sweet peppers, cilantro, 1 cup of broth or stock and tomatoes to a blender or food processor and process until soft
In a med size saucepan over med heat, add the basting olive oil. When the oil is hot add the noodles and stir fry them until a bit golden, stirring them constantly. Watch them because their size makes them prong to burn fast.
Ever so carefully, now add the blended veggies that you processed and stir. Cook for about 3 minutes and then add the stock or broth to-taste, my dry seasoning and the chicken breast pieces. Stir until it boils, then reduce the heat to med-low and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until the noodles are soft and the soup is thick to your taste.
Done, enjoy my simple Sopa de Fideos!
 
Angie’s Dry Seasonings: http://www.angieslifehacks.com/family-life/oven-roasted-bacon-chicken-and-angies-seasonings
Angie’s Basting Olive Oil:  www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oil
Angie’s Homemade Pesto   http://www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/angies-homemade-basil-pesto-sauce