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Mexican Sopa de Fideo

Homemade Mexican Sopa de Fideo: Your Cozy Comfort Meal

Mexican Sopa de Fideo is a comforting and nourishing dish that brings families together.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 8 ounces fideo noodles or broken spaghetti
  • 4 cups tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 6 cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For Garnish
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped, optional
  • 2 pieces limes cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mexican Sopa de Fideo
  1. Blend together the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and cumin until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and toast the fideo noodles until golden brown.
  3. Pour the tomato mixture into the pot and fry briefly. Add broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes until noodles are tender.
  5. Stir in chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Toast fideo noodles to enhance flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste. Serve immediately for optimal texture.

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