Mexican Sopa de Fideos

Description
Mexican sopa de fideos (noodle Soup), from Montréal, Québec
 * Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
 * Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

 * 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
 * 2 oz (55 g) spaghetti, vermicelli, or other thin noodle, broken into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces
 * 1 x 15-oz (225 g) can tomatoes with their liquid
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 2 – 4 cloves garlic, chopped
 * 6 cups (1.5 l) beef or chicken stock
 * salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
 * ¼ cup (60 ml) dry sherry (optional)
 * freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat and saute the broken noodles until lightly browned.
 * 2) Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes,onion, and garlic in an electric; blender or food processor and purée until smooth.
 * 3) Pour the tomato mixture into the pot with the noodles and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
 * 4) Add the stock and simmer covered until the noodles are tender, 5 to 10minutes.
 * 5) Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and stir in the sherry if desired.
 * 6) Serve with grated Parmesan on the side.