20-Minute Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)
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20-Minute Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)
Description
20-Minute Sopa de Fideo is a Mexican noodle soup distinguished by the use of fideo pasta sautéed to a light brown before simmering in a broth enriched with fresh or canned tomatoes, zucchini, onion, garlic, and cumin. The toasting of the pasta adds subtle browned notes and prevents it from becoming mushy. The soup's texture features tender noodles and soft chunks of vegetables, highlighted by the earthy cumin, offering a gentle depth without overwhelming spice.
Simmered briefly, the soup develops a balanced combination of fresh tomato brightness and the heartiness of the vegetable broth. It can be served as a light lunch or as a starter. The recipe allows for adjusting the texture by blending and straining the tomatoes if a smoother broth is desired, aligning with traditional preparations.
For best results, use fresh tomatoes when possible during the summer months, or canned tomatoes off-season. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and additional cumin as preferred before serving to personalize the flavor intensity.
Ingredients
- 1 fideo pasta 7-ounce package
- ½ medium yellow onion diced
- 3 medium garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup zucchini diced
- 5 cups vegetable broth I used 3 vegetable bouillon cube dissolved in 5 cups of water
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- 1 tomato sauce 8-ounce small can
Instructions
- In a medium pan over medium-high heat, saute the onion and garlic for 1 minute. Add zucchini and fideo noodles and saute until the noodles become a very light brown (1 to 2 minutes).
- Add broth, cumin, tomatoes, and tomato sauce and thoroughly combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes, or until noodles have softened.
Notes
- You can blend and strain the tomatoes, onion, and garlic with some broth for a smoother traditional soup texture.
- Use fresh tomatoes in season for a brighter flavor; canned tomatoes are acceptable off-season.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and cumin after cooking to suit your taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 97g | 32% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 2906mg | 121% |
| Potassium | 952mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 2403IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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