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Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)

A recipe for Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)! Toasted noodles are simmered in a tomato-based broth for an easy and comforting meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (350 grams) diced tomatoes or a 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion chopped, or 1/2 of a larger onion
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) Fideo or Angel Hair broken into about 1 inch pieces
  • 6 cups (1.5 liters) chicken broth
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt adjust as needed to taste based on sodium level of chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
For serving:
  • fresh cilantro
  • queso fresco
  • chopped avocado
  • corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. In a blender, add the tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
  2. In a large pot, drizzle the oil over medium low heat. Add the fideo noodles and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Place the pot back over medium heat. Add the pureed tomato mixture, chicken broth, salt, and cumin and bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in the toasted noodles, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until they are just tender, 7-8 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately, if desired with cilantro, queso fresco, avocado, or alongside corn tortillas with lime wedges to season.