Description
Sopa de Fideo is a comforting and heartwarming Mexican noodle soup that brings the warmth of home cooking to your table. With its vibrant tomato base, tender fideo noodles, and aromatic spices, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Each spoonful offers a delightful blend of flavors that evokes memories of shared meals and laughter around the dinner table. The best part? It’s incredibly versatile! You can customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins while keeping it simple and satisfying. Warm up your soul with this classic recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes
- 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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
- Create the Tomato Base: Blend the canned tomatoes, 1/4 cup of olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and cumin until smooth. Set aside.
- Toast the Noodles: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the remaining olive oil. Add the fideo pasta and toast for about four minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- Combine: Pour in the prepared tomato base and stir well to combine. Let it fry together for 2 minutes.
- Simmer: Add the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer for about five minutes until noodles are al dente.
- Finish: Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg