Sopa de Fideo: Quick Cozy Comfort for Any Night

Sopa de Fideo is a comforting Mexican noodle soup that's quick to prepare and perfect for busy nights.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

4 cups Tomatoes Fresh or canned
4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegan
3 cloves Garlic Minced
1 teaspoon Oregano Dried or fresh
1 teaspoon Cumin Optional
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste

For the Noodles

2 cups Fideo Noodles Can substitute cut spaghetti
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred

For Garnishing

1 bunch Cilantro Chopped
2 units Lime Cut into wedges

Equipment

blender
Large Pot
Cooking spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Blend the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and cumin in a blender until smooth.
In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Toast the fideo noodles until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
Combine the blended tomato mixture with the toasted noodles. Stir for 1 minute.
Gradually add broth and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes.
Stir in cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Serve immediately to prevent soggy noodles. Customize garnishes as desired.

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