Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup Recipe)

Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup Recipe)

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.

Course Soup

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Fideo, Fideo Recipe, Fideo Soup, Fideo Soup Recipe, Mexican Noodle Soup, Sopa de Fideo

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 414kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

1 pound Roma tomatoes quartered (about 5 Roma tomatoes)
1 medium onion peeled and quartered
4 cloves garlic peeled and left whole
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/3 cups fideo noodles about 7 ounces
4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Garnish Ideas:

Fresh lime wedges
Chopped cilantro leaves
Sliced avocado

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Instructions

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
Or buy Mexican oregano on Amazon

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