Sopa
["1 c. alphabet, star or fidello pasta", "2 Tbsp. cooking oil", "1/4 c. diced onion", "1 clove crushed garlic or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder", "2 1/2 c. chicken broth or water plus 2 bouillon cubes", "1/3 c. tomato sauce", "salt to taste", "grated Cheddar cheese to garnish"]
["In a 2-quart heavy pan, fry pasta in oil until lightly browned. Stir constantly.", "Add onion and garlic until browned. Add tomato sauce, broth and seasonings.", "Cover and bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat and steam 20 to 25 minutes. Do not stir. Serve and top with grated Cheddar cheese.", "Serves 3 to 4. Temperature: Medium heat."]
["alphabet", "cooking oil", "onion", "garlic", "chicken broth", "tomato sauce", "salt", "Cheddar cheese"]