Something they’ll actually eat 🥕🧄🥘

Ingredients:

* 1 chicken drumstick

* 1 chicken bouillon cube (or 1 tsp powdered)

* 1/4 onion, diced

* 2 garlic cloves

* 1/2 cup fideo stars (or more if desired)

* 1 ripe tomato, chopped

* 1 carrot, peeled and diced

* 1/2 celery stalk, diced

* 1/2 small calabaza (Mexican squash), diced

* 1 1/2–2 cups water

* Salt and pepper to taste

* Optional: oil for toasting the fideo

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Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken:

In a medium pot, place the drumstick with enough water to cover it . Bring to a boil, add the bouillon, then reduce to a simmer. Skim foam if needed and simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender (about 25 minutes).

2. Toast the Fideo (optional but flavorful)

In a separate pan, heat a teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Add the fideo and stir frequently until golden brown. Set aside.

3. Make the Tomato Base:

Blend tomato, garlic, and onion with a splash of water until smooth. Pour the blended mixture into the pot with the chicken.

4. Add the Veggies

Stir in the carrot, celery, and calabaza. Cook for a few minutes until slightly tender.

5. Combine Everything

If needed, add a bit more water to make sure all ingredients are just covered. Add toasted fideo. And cilantro (optional but adds flavor) Simmer everything for 10 minutes, or until fideo and vegetables are tender.

6. Season & Serve

Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Let it rest a couple of minutes off heat—it thickens as it sits.

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