Sopa de Conchas (Mexican Shell Soup)
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth, divided
 - 3 roma tomatoes, quartered
 - ½ medium white onion, cut into large pieces
 - 1 jalapeño, stem and seeds removed
 - 3 teaspoons Spanglish Asadero All Purpose seasoning
 - 7 ounces shell pasta
 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
 - Queso fresco, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro, for garnish
 - Taquitos, for dipping
 
Directions
- To a blender, add 1 cup of broth, the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño and seasonings.
 - Heat the olive oil in a in a pot over medium heat, then add the pasta and toast until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
 - Pour in the tomato mixture and cook for a few more minutes, until slightly darker in color.
 - Add the remaining 5 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil.
 - Reduce heat to low and simmer until the pasta is fully cooked, about 10 minutes.
 - Garnish with the queso fresco, avocado, and cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!