Dry Mexican Noodle Soup (Sopa Seca de Fideos) Recipe

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.