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A white bowl of Sopa de Letras, or alphabet pasta in tomato soup, with a metal spoon, sits next to a white towel with blue stripes on a wooden surface.
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5 from 24 votes

Sopa de Letras (Mexican Alphabet Soup)

Cozy up with a comforting bowl of homemade Sopa de Letras. This kid-friendly Mexican alphabet soup comes together in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

Instructions

  • To a blender, add tomatoes, onion, garlic clove and 1 cup of water. 
  • Blend until smooth. 
  • Set aside until ready to use. 
  • Heat oil in a large stock pot.
  • Add package of alphabet pasta. 
  • Stir frequently until golden brown. 
  • About 4-5 minutes. 
  • Do not let this burn, or you will have to start all over again. 
  • Add 4 cups of water, tomato mixture, and chicken bouillon.
  • Stir to combine. 
  • Cover and bring to a low simmer.
  • Cook for 20 minutes, or until pasta is soft and the conchas have puffed up. 
  • Serve and enjoy

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Notes

Don't like chicken bouillon? Omit water and chicken bouillon, and use chicken broth or vegetarian broth instead. Taste for salt and adjust accordingly. 
If you're not serving right away, add some broth to the pot. Reheat and serve immediately. The pasta will absorb the broth the longer it sits. 

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg