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Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)

This is a great recipe to keep in mind for some comforting Sopa de Fideo -- a Mexican noodle soup made with a delicious tomato broth.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4-5 roma tomatoes
  • 1.5 onions (small to medium)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 8 cups stock
  • 1/3 lb. fideo noodles (or thin spaghetti)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano (optional)
  • oil
  • freshly chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Start by roasting 4-5 tomatoes in the oven at 400F for 20 minutes or so. 
  2. Saute 1.5 roughly chopped onions and 3 whole, peeled garlic cloves in a dollop of oil over medium heat. When the onion starts to turn brown (approx. 6-8 minutes) add the mixture to a blender or food processor along with the roasted tomatoes.  Combine well.
  3. Add the noodles to a saucepan along with a dollop of oil.  Cook the noodles over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until some of them are turning darker brown.  Add the tomato-onion mixture from the blender and combine well with the noodles.  Let this mixture cook for a couple minutes and then add 8 cups of stock.   (When using homemade stock, I usually add at least 1/2 teaspoon of salt and some freshly cracked black pepper at this point.)  
  4. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer and let it cook for 10-20 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through.  
  5. Take a final taste for seasoning, adding more salt if necessary.   You can optionally add a pinch of Mexican oregano at this point.
  6. Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Notes

  • If it's hard to find Fideo noodles in your local markets you can always use thin spaghetti cut into inch-long pieces.  
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  • I prefer using homemade stock for this recipe. 
  • homemade stock
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  • Keep in mind that store-bought stock is usually high in sodium so you might not need to add additional salt. 
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  • You can also use this tomato-based broth to make Chicken Tortilla Soup and Albondigas Soup. 
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Albondigas Soup. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 178kcal (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Calories 178kcal 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.