"Dry" Mexican Noodle Soup (Sopa Seca De Fideos) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (7 ounce) package fideo noodles
1/4 white onion, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 1/4 cups tomato puree
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
salt to taste (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add noodles; fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato puree and bay leaves; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Pour tomato mixture carefully into a blender; add water. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour back into the skillet; add bouillon and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add the fried noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the tomato sauce, about 15 minutes more.