Description
Sopa de Fideo, a traditional Mexican noodle soup, is a comforting and delightful dish that brings warmth to any table. This quick and easy recipe features a luscious tomato base infused with garlic and herbs, combined with toasted fideo pasta for added richness. In just 20 minutes, you can create a flavorful soup that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Enjoy it as a starter or a main dish, and customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado or cheese for an extra touch. Whether you’re feeding kids or adults, Sopa de Fideo is sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes
- 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh Mexican oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (7-ounce) package cut fideo pasta
- 1 quart chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Make the Tomato Base: Blend canned tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and cumin in a blender until smooth.
- Toast the Noodles: In a large soup pot, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add fideo pasta and toast for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Simmer: Pour in the blended tomato base and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until noodles are cooked through.
- Serve: Stir in chopped cilantro before serving hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg