Description
Sopa de Fideo is a traditional Mexican noodle soup that is both comforting and flavorful. This easy recipe combines toasted fideo pasta with a rich tomato-based broth, seasoned with cumin and garlic. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, it’s a satisfying dish perfect for any day.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 7 ounces fideo pasta (or thin vermicelli noodles)
- 1/2 small white onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can, 14 oz, diced tomatoes)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- chopped cilantro, for garnish
- lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and 1 cup of chicken broth. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the fideo pasta and toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
- Carefully pour in the tomato mixture and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors develop.
- Add the remaining chicken broth, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken.
- You can also add diced vegetables like zucchini or carrots for extra nutrition.
- Serve with warm tortillas or a side of rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
