Sopa de Fideo, Mexican Noodle Soup
Sopa de fideo or sopita de fideo is a comforting Mexican staple, every spoonful feels like a hug. It is the type of soup that makes you feel good and loved. This fideo soup is loved by old and young people on a sunny or rainy day.This is the vegan sopa de fideo recipe, but it is still the same recipe I ate growing up.
4 people
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 oz fideo pasta
- 1 pound tomatoes roma tomatoes
- ½ medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 5 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 chile ancho optional
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes in half, quarter the onion, and peel the garlic. Then, blend in a food processor or blender with a pinch of salt until completely pureed.
- Preheat the oil over medium heat in a medium-large pot and cook the fideos until lightly toasted and golden brown. This step gives this Mexican sopa its traditional flavor.
- Add the tomato mixture and let it sizzle for a minute or so. Then, add water or vegetable broth, and the chile if you're using it. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. You'll know the fideo soup is done when the tomato mixture turns from a light to a deeper red.
- Remove the chile and serve. Top with cotija cheese and diced avocado.
Notes
1. The pasta can burn quickly, so keep an eye on it.
2. You can add more broth or water to the soup. Remember, it's meant to be a brothy soup.
3. The soup thickens as it cools, as the pasta absorbs water.
4. This soup is best when eaten right after it's made.
5. Don't hesitate to season your soup; it only requires a few ingredients, but it needs salt.
6. You can use gluten-free pasta for this soup, with bean pastas being the best option as they hold their shape.
7. If you want to enhance the broth's flavor, roast the tomatoes, garlic, and onion in a pan or on a comal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2929mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1571IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg