Description
Fideo Mexican Noodle Soup is a comforting and flavorful traditional Mexican dish made by toasting thin vermicelli pasta and simmering it in a savory broth with onions, garlic, and tomatoes. This easy-to-make soup is garnished with fresh cilantro, lime, and optional toppings like avocado and queso fresco for a deliciously satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 7 ounces fideo pasta (or vermicelli noodles)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
Optional Toppings
- Avocado slices
- Diced jalapeños
- Crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Toast the pasta: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the fideo pasta and continuously stir until it turns a golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the toasted pasta. Cook for about 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Cook the tomato: Stir in the chopped tomato and cook for another 2 minutes until the tomato begins to break down and releases its juices.
- Add broth and cumin: Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle in the ground cumin. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Simmer the soup: Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Season the soup: Add salt and pepper to taste to enhance the flavors.
- Add cilantro: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro for a fresh, herbaceous note.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve while hot. Garnish each serving with lime wedges and optional toppings such as avocado slices, diced jalapeños, or crumbled queso fresco for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Be careful not to burn the pasta when toasting; it should be golden brown to develop a nutty flavor.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of jalapeños or adding a dash of hot sauce.
- Fideo pasta can be found in Mexican grocery stores or substitute with broken vermicelli noodles.
- Fresh lime juice added just before serving brightens the soup and balances the rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
