Carlos says that this recipe is for a hangover but we usually eat this with sandwiches for an easy Sunday afternoon lunch. I often use Maggi brand soup packets but if you want to avoid MSG by making this from scratch, check out the variation below!
Sopa de Fideos con Huevo
Ingredients:
1 packet Maggi brand “Pollo con Fideos” soup mix
4 cups water
2 eggs
Directions:
1. Follow directions on the Maggi packet to make the soup as usual.
2. During the last minute of the soup’s simmering time, remove the pot’s lid and crack 2 eggs into the broth. Immediately stir with a fork to break up the yolk.
3. Place the lid back on the pot. Simmer an additional 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and ladle into bowls. Serve. (Optional: We like this with Ritz crackers crushed on top.)
Variation:
1. Bring 4 cups of chicken stock to a boil. Drop in 1/2 to 1 cup small “fideo” noodles. (If you can’t find the little “fideo” noodles pictured above, any tiny noodle is fine, or use angel hair spaghetti broken in 1/2 inch pieces.)
2. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until noodles are tender. Crack 2 eggs into the broth. Immediately stir with a fork to break up the yolk.
3. Place the lid back on the pot. Simmer an additional 2 minutes. To add a little more flavor to the soup consider any combination of salt, pepper, dried thyme, dried parsley, and/or dried basil.
4. Remove from heat and ladle into bowls. Serve. (Optional: We like this with Ritz crackers crushed on top.)
