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Mexican Sopa de Fideo Recipe

Mexican Sopa de Fideo Recipe
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A classic Mexican noodle soup known as Sopa de Fideo, featuring toasted fideo pasta simmered in a flavorful tomato and chicken broth. This comforting and easy-to-make soup is perfect for a quick meal with a rich, savory taste.

Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

  • 8 oz fideo pasta (or vermicelli or angel hair pasta)
  • 2 small tomatoes (or ½ cup canned tomato sauce)
  • ½ medium onion
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 4 ¼ cups chicken stock (or water + 3 tsp chicken bouillon)
  • 3 Tbsp canola oil
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tomato blend: Cut the tomatoes in half and place them along with the onion and garlic in a blender. Add 1 cup of the chicken stock and blend until smooth to create a fresh tomato sauce base.
  2. Toast the pasta: Preheat the canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the fideo pasta and stir well to coat it thoroughly with the oil. Continue cooking and stirring constantly until the pasta turns a nice golden brown, which adds a nutty flavor and prevents it from becoming mushy.
  3. Add the tomato sauce: Pour the blended tomato mixture over the toasted pasta. Let it sizzle as you stir for about 30 seconds to release the flavors and combine everything evenly.
  4. Simmer with chicken stock: Pour in the remaining chicken stock. Season with salt to taste and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer.
  5. Cook the pasta through: Allow the soup to simmer gently for about 10 minutes or until the fideo pasta is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt if necessary. Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the warm and comforting flavors of this traditional Mexican dish.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta instead of traditional fideo.
  • Adding chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime just before serving adds fresh brightness to the soup.
  • Toast the pasta carefully as it can burn quickly; stirring constantly helps prevent this.
  • This soup pairs well with warm tortillas or a side of avocado slices.

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Keywords: Sopa de Fideo, Mexican noodle soup, toasted pasta soup, easy Mexican recipes, traditional Mexican soup

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