every Mexican mom as soon as they hear “I don’t feel good” 🥺

Sopa de Conchas 🇲🇽🍅🥣 Proof that good food doesn’t have to be complicated OR expensive. This is one of those meals that costs next to nothing, uses simple pantry staples, and makes a whole pot of food. Minimal ingredients, minimal effort, and so comforting — especially when you’re sick like I am right now. 😭 You can eat it exactly as is or dress it up with whatever you have on hand. Either way, it’s cheap, easy and SO good. Ingredients • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 cups small shell pasta • ½ white onion, diced • 1 tbsp minced garlic • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp oregano • ½ tsp cumin • 2 tbsp chicken bouillon • 1 tsp black pepper • 4–6 cups water For serving (optional): Cilantro, diced onion, hot sauce, queso fresco, flautas, quesadillas or even a grilled cheese 🫶🏼 Directions Add olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add the shell pasta and toast for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until the shells are lightly golden brown. Add the diced onion and garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until the onion begins to soften. Pour in the tomato sauce, then add the garlic powder, oregano, cumin, chicken bouillon and black pepper. Stir everything together. Add 4–6 cups of water depending on how you like your sopa — use 4 cups for a thicker consistency or closer to 6 cups if you like it extra soupy. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Serve it straight from the pot or load it up with cilantro, diced onion, hot sauce and queso fresco. Add some flautas, a quesadilla or grilled cheese on the side and you’ve got an inexpensive meal that feeds the whole family. 🤌🏼 Simple ingredients. One pot. A whole lot of food without spending a whole lot of money. ❤️