Sopa de Fideo: The Ultimate Comfort Mexican Noodle Soup Recipe
Sopa de Fideo is a classic Mexican noodle soup featuring delicious toasted fideo pasta simmered in a flavorful tomato and vegetable broth infused with garlic, onion, and cumin. This comforting and easy-to-make soup is perfect for a quick meal that warms the soul and satisfies the whole family.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Soup Broth
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 2 dashes hot sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Noodles and Cooking
- 7 oz Fideo pasta
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the soup broth: Add diced tomatoes, cumin, garlic, onion, and chili flakes to a blender. Season with salt and pepper, then blend until smooth. Pour the blended mixture into a bowl and stir in the vegetable broth. Set aside.
- Toast the noodles: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot. Add the uncooked fideo pasta and toast, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes or until lightly golden to enhance flavor.
- Cook Sopa de Fideo: Pour the prepared tomato broth mixture into the pot with toasted noodles and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 6 minutes until noodles are tender and soup is heated through. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- For freezing, cool soup completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers. Best consumed within 4 months, though texture may slightly change.
- This soup can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
