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This hearty and comforting Mexican tomato noodle soup, called Sopa de Fideo, is a true feast of flavors! | cookingtheglobe.com
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Sopa de Fideo - Mexican Noodle Soup

Fideo soup is a tomato-based noodle soup coming from Mexico. This version is vegetarian and is supposed to be served before the main meal but feel free to add some meat and turn it into a filling standalone dish!
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 363kcal
Author CookingTheGlobe

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 8 oz (225g) Fideo, vermicelli or angel hair noodles, broken into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 14 oz (400g) can chopped or crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 8 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth, water mixed with chicken bouillon works too
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 lime
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 avocado

Instructions

  • Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a soup pot on medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Transfer the cooked onion and garlic into a blender. Add canned tomatoes, 1 cup of broth, cumin, allspice and cayenne pepper. Blend until smooth.
  • In the same soup pot heat 1 teaspoon of oil on a medium heat and cook noodles for about 2-5 minutes, stirring continuously. Noodles have to be golden brown, but be careful not to burn them! Stir!
  • Pour the tomato mixture into the pot. Add the remaining broth. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes, until the noodles are tender. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the juice of 1 lime into the pot or serve the lime cut in wedges individually. Garnish with cilantro and avocado slices. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal