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Mexican Star Soup Recipe


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  • Author: Maxine Dubois
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This easy Mexican star soup, or sopa de estrellas, is made with toasted star-shaped pasta simmered in a simple homemade tomato broth. Make it on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot.


Ingredients

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  • 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth, divided
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 (7-ounce) package stelline or star-shaped pasta
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

Stovetop Instructions

  1. Add the onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, and about 1 cup of the broth to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden.
  3. Carefully pour in the tomato mixture and remaining broth. Season with salt and stir well.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
  5. Taste and add more salt if needed. Let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving.

Instant Pot Instructions

  1. Add the onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, and about 1 cup of the broth to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Select the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot. Add the olive oil and pasta, then cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden.
  3. Pour in a small amount of the remaining broth and scrape the bottom of the pot thoroughly.
  4. Add the tomato mixture, remaining broth, and salt. Stir well.
  5. Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 2 minutes.
  6. Carefully perform a controlled quick release. Open the lid, stir, and let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Stir the pasta frequently while toasting because it can burn quickly.
  • The soup thickens as it sits. Add more broth when reheating if needed.
  • Use vegetable broth to keep the recipe vegetarian.
  • Add shredded chicken, corn, peas, carrots, or zucchini for a heartier soup.
  • Nutrition will vary depending on the pasta and broth used.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking, Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 291 kcal