“Sopita de Letras con Taquitos Dorados” is a comforting and delicious Mexican dish that combines a simple pasta soup with crispy taquitos. Here’s a basic recipe for you to try:
### Sopita de Letras (Alphabet Soup)
**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup of alphabet pasta (letras)
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tomatoes, blended into a puree
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
– Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
**Instructions:**
1. **Heat the Oil:** In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. **Cook the Pasta:** Add the alphabet pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is golden brown.
3. **Add Onion and Garlic:** Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent.
4. **Tomato Puree:** Pour in the tomato puree and cook for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
5. **Add Broth:** Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
6. **Season:** Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. **Serve:** Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side if desired.
### Taquitos Dorados (Golden Taquitos)
**Ingredients:**
– 12 corn tortillas
– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (or beef, or cheese)
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Toothpicks (optional, for securing taquitos)
– Salt to taste
– Toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream, crumbled queso fresco, salsa, guacamole
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Filling:** Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Place a small amount of shredded chicken (or other filling) on each tortilla.
2. **Roll and Secure:** Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
3. **Heat the Oil:** In a large skillet, heat about an inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
4. **Fry the Taquitos:** Carefully place the rolled tortillas in the hot oil, seam side down. Fry until golden and crispy, turning as needed to ensure even cooking.
5. **Drain:** Remove the taquitos from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with a little salt while still hot.
6. **Serve:** Serve the taquitos hot with your favorite toppings.
### Bringing it All Together
Serve the sopita de letras alongside the crispy taquitos dorados for a delightful meal. The combination of the warm, comforting soup and the crunchy, flavorful taquitos is sure to be a hit!