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Sopita de Conchitas Verdes (Green Shell Pasta Soup)

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Ingredients

  • 2 handfuls of spinach
  • 1 handful of cilantro
  • 1/3 white onion
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon Spanglish Asadero Garlic & Lime seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup of water
  • A little oil
  • 1 (7 oz) package shell pasta (conchitas)
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 chayote, diced small
  • 1–2 carrots, diced small
  • 1 zucchini, diced small
  • Extra chopped cilantro (optional)

Garlic & Lime

Directions
  1. In a blender, add the spinach, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, garlic, chicken bouillon, Spanglish Asadero Garlic & Lime seasoning, salt, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
  2. Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shell pasta and sauté until it starts to lightly brown.
  3. Pour in the blended green sauce and mix well.
  4. Add 4 cups of water and the ground cumin. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the diced chayote and carrots. Cover and cook for 8 minutes.
  6. Add the diced zucchini and a little chopped cilantro. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!