Sopa de Fideo Recipe (Mexican Noodle Soup)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
244 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Sopa de Fideo Recipe (Mexican Noodle Soup)
Description
The Sopa de Fideo Recipe highlights fideo noodles lightly toasted in oil or butter to develop a nutty flavor and a golden hue before simmering in a tomato broth made by blending fresh or canned tomatoes with onion, garlic, and traditional Mexican spices like ancho chili powder, guajillo chili powder, and Mexican oregano. The optional addition of Mexican chorizo adds a savory richness and depth. Simmering the noodles in chicken stock until tender allows them to soak up the tomato sauce, making the broth thick and hearty.
The soup combines the silky, tender texture of softened fideo noodles with the tangy, slightly spicy tomato broth. The topping options such as fresh cilantro, queso fresco, lime wedges, avocado slices, crema, and hot sauce allow personalization of flavor and texture, adding herbaceous freshness, creaminess, or heat according to preference.
This recipe works well as a comforting starter or light meal, especially when you want a flavorful but not heavy soup. The balance between toasted noodles and the spiced tomato base provides satisfaction without heaviness.
The notes estimate nutritional information without garnishes; garnishes can add freshness and balance but vary by user.
Ingredients
- 3 tomato or use 15 ounce can tomato sauce, medium
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1-2 teaspoons ancho powder
- 1-2 teaspoons guajillo chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or use butter
- 4 ounces Mexican chorizo optional
- 8 ounces fideo noodles or use vermicelli or similar fine egg noodles, dry
- 4 cups chicken stock use 1.5 cups for more pasta like (fideo seco) – use 6 cups for a soupier sopa de fideo
- cilantro for topping, cilantro chopped fresh, lime wedges, avocado slices
- queso fresco
- chili flakes
- lime
- avocado
- crema
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and seasonings to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Strain, if desired, for a smoother sauce/broth.
- Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until mostly cooked through. Remove the chorizo and set it aside for now.
- Add the fideo noodles to the hot pan and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until they turn golden brown.
- Pour in the tomato sauce mixture, chicken stock, and cooked chorizo (if using) and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the noodles have absorbed the sauce and are cooked to your preference.
- Remove from heat, garnish and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh tomatoes or canned tomato sauce depending on availability for the sauce base.
- Toast fideo noodles until golden to deepen flavor before simmering.
- Adding Mexican chorizo is optional but enhances richness if desired.
- Customize toppings like cilantro, queso fresco, lime, and avocado for varied textures and taste.
- Adjust the amount of chicken stock to achieve desired soupiness or more pasta-like consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1181IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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