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Mexican Sopa de Fideo Recipe (Authentic and Easy) Recipe

Mexican Sopa de Fideo Recipe (Authentic and Easy) Recipe
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This authentic Mexican Sopa de Fideo is a comforting and flavorful noodle soup made with toasted thin pasta, a rich tomato base blended with garlic, oregano, and cumin, simmered in chicken or vegetable broth, then garnished with fresh cilantro. It’s an easy, traditional recipe perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy lunch.

Ingredients

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Tomato Base

  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Mexican oregano (or Mediterranean oregano), chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Soup

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (7-ounce) package cut fideo pasta
  • 1 quart chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Make tomato base: Combine tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and cumin in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, creating a vibrant tomato sauce base for the soup.
  2. Toast noodles: Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the fideo pasta and stir frequently, toasting the noodles evenly until they turn golden and fragrant, about 4 minutes. This step adds a nutty depth to the soup.
  3. Simmer: Pour the blended tomato base into the pot with the toasted noodles and fry in the oil for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors. Then add the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the pasta is tender and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
  4. Serve: Stir in freshly chopped cilantro for a bright, herbal note. Serve the soup hot, optionally garnished with lime juice, queso fresco, or avocado for extra flavor and richness.

Notes

  • For a vegan option: Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • To make the soup more hearty: Add diced vegetables such as carrots, peas, green beans, zucchini, or potatoes.
  • Serving suggestions: Garnish the soup with a squeeze of lime juice, crumbled queso fresco, or diced avocado for added flavor.
  • Tomatoes: If using fresh tomatoes instead of canned, use 2 cups of chopped Roma tomatoes.
  • Make it spicy: Add a few splashes of hot sauce or a teaspoon of arbol chili powder to make the soup spicy.

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