Sopa de Fideo
Sopa de Fideo is an incredibly simple, flavorful Mexican noodle soup made with a savory tomato-based broth. It is the epitome of kid-friendly comfort food, and takes just 20 minutes to make!
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
- ½ white onion quartered
- 3 roma tomatoes quartered
- 1 garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- 1 tablespoon tomato bouillon
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch cumin seeds
- 4 cups water divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (7 ounce pack) fideo thin noodles - see notes
- 6 to 8 cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In a blender place onion, tomatoes, garlic, bouillon, pepper, cumin seeds, and 1 cup of water; and puree until smooth.
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and add fideo. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes until fideo is slightly toasted, but not burned.
- Stir in the pureed mixture to the fideo until the puree thickens and darkens, about 5 minutes.
- Add remaining 3 cups of water and bring soup to a boil and continue to stir occasionally.
- Add in cilantro, cover and reduce to low heat. Cook for 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Check the salt and adjust to taste before serving.
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Notes
Expert Tips:
- Toast the noodles! It’s the key to that classic, nutty flavor—just like we do with arroz rojo.
- Watch your pasta. Cook time depends on the noodle shape, so follow your package instructions.
- Feeding a crowd? Double or triple the recipe—just use a big enough pot and blend the tomato purée in batches.
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently: Add a splash of broth or water, then warm the soup slowly. Avoid overcooking the noodles—they’ll fall apart if reheated too long.
- Vegan/Vegetarian: Use veggie bouillon and egg-free noodles.
- Gluten-Free: Use your favorite gluten-free spaghetti, broken into short pieces.
- Kid-Friendly Shapes: Star or alphabet pasta makes it extra fun for little ones!
- No Fideo? Break up spaghetti or vermicelli instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 360.79kcal | Carbohydrates: 59.69g | Protein: 11.85g | Fat: 8.33g | Saturated Fat: 1.61g | Cholesterol: 67.47mg | Sodium: 48.13mg | Potassium: 293.26mg | Fiber: 3.28g | Sugar: 2.77g | Vitamin A: 442.99IU | Vitamin C: 5.62mg | Calcium: 38.32mg | Iron: 1.65mg