This authentic Sopa de Fideo recipe is a classic Mexican noodle soup with a zippy tomato base, toasted vermicelli, and tons of savory flavor. It’s easy to customize (adding the protein and vegetables of your choice), it whips up in less than 30 minutes, and it’s hearty and satisfying comfort food.
Add the tomato, onion, and garlic to a food processor or blender, and puree until smooth. Set aside for now.
Add the oil to a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the fideo noodles and cook until they’re toasted, stirring occasionally. This takes about 2 minutes; they should be light golden brown and smell nutty.
Stir in the tomato mixture, bring up to a boil, and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. You can turn the heat down a bit if necessary.
Add the chicken stock, oregano, salt, cumin, and black pepper. Bring back up to a boil, and cook (uncovered) until the noodles are tender, about 10 minutes.
Serve with any garnishes you like.
Notes
Nutritional Information: The nutrition information for this recipe was calculated without the optional garnish ideas.
Fideo: Fideo is a type of Mexican pasta that’s similar to angel hair pasta, vermicelli, or thin spaghetti that’s broken into 1-inch pieces. If you can’t find fideo, these types of pasta are all good options if you break them into 1-inch pieces.
Storage and Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat fideo soup on the stovetop or in the microwave. Just know that the longer this soup sits, the softer the noodles become.
Where to Buy Mexican Oregano
Here in the U.S., many regular grocery stores only carry Mediterranean oregano (which is commonly just labeled “oregano”). Here are a few places where you can find Mexican oregano:
Local Mexican or Latin American grocery stores
Larger retailers that contain spices, such as Walmart; both McCormick and Badia make Mexican oregano and these brands are available across the nation