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Sopa de Fideo Recipe (Mexican Noodle Soup)
Sopa de fideo is a comforting Mexican noodle soup with thin noodles toasted golden brown, then simmered in a spiced tomato broth, so easy to make.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes or use 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 small onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1-2 teaspoons ancho powder
- 1-2 teaspoons guajillo powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or use butter
- 4 ounces Mexican chorizo optional
- 8 ounces dry fideo noodles or use vermicelli or similar fine egg noodles
- 4 cups chicken stock use 1.5 cups for more pasta like (fideo seco) – use 6 cups for a soupier sopa de fideo
- For Topping. Fresh chopped cilantro, queso fresco, chili flakes, lime wedges, avocado slices, crema. And 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.
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Notes
- Nutritional information estimated without garnish or toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
630mg
(26%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1181IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% 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.