5 from 222 votes
20-Minute Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)
This Sopa de Fideo combines fideo pasta with diced tomatoes, zucchini, onion, garlic, and cumin in a lightly brothy base made from vegetable broth and tomato sauce. The pasta toasts briefly before simmering, giving it a tender texture while infusing the soup with a toasty flavor. The diced vegetables contribute fresh elements, and the cumin adds mild warmth. This soup works well as a comforting light meal or starter.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
470 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470
% 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.