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Sopa de Fideos con Pollo

Sopa de fideos con pollo or caldo de fideo con pollo, is a Mexican version of chicken noodle soup. Served warm and packed with bright flavors, this is the perfect comfort meal and a classic family favorite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 380 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces vermicelli noodles or spaghetti or angel hair pasta cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce or fire roasted marinara sauce
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • lemon pepper optional
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 potato peeled and chopped 
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 green onions
  • cilantro to garnish (optional)
  • lime of lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper, if using, and brown skins of drumsticks on both sides 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside (Chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.)
  2. Add the other tablespoon of oil to the pot and add the carrots. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add potatoes, onion, and zucchini. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Add pasta to pot and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until pasta is slightly toasted, but not burned. Set aside.
  4. Add the sauce and garlic to the pot and stir. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Place chicken, chicken broth, sautéed veggies, and bring to a boil, lower heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Add pasta and a couple of stalks of green onions and simmer for 3 to 5 more minutes. 
  7. Check the salt and adjust to taste before serving. 
  8. Serve in bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

  • Pasta will absorb a lot of the liquid. To reheat leftovers, you may want to add additional broth.
  • This dish can be made adding cooked shredded or chopped chicken.

Nutrition Information

Calories 380kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 1010mg (42%) Potassium 967mg (28%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2307IU (46%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380

% Daily Value*

Calories 380kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 1010mg 42%
Potassium 967mg 21%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2307IU 46%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

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