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Mexican Sopa de Fideo Recipe

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Sopa de Fideo is a traditional Mexican noodle soup made with toasted fideo pasta simmered in a flavorful tomato and chicken broth. This comforting dish is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a warm, satisfying meal that showcases simple ingredients cooked with care.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz fideo pasta (or vermicelli, angel hair pasta)
  • 2 small tomatoes (or ½ cup canned tomato sauce)
  • ½ medium onion
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 4 ¼ cups chicken stock (or water + 3 tsp chicken bouillon)
  • 3 Tbsp canola oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tomato sauce: Cut the tomatoes in half and combine with the onion and garlic in a blender. Add 1 cup of chicken stock and blend until smooth and pureed.
  2. Heat the oil: Preheat the canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat to get it ready for toasting the pasta.
  3. Toast the pasta: Add the fideo pasta to the hot oil and stir constantly, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated. Continue cooking until the pasta turns a nice golden brown, which develops its nutty flavor.
  4. Add the tomato sauce: Pour the blended tomato mixture into the saucepan with the toasted pasta. Let it sizzle while stirring for about 30 seconds to combine flavors.
  5. Simmer the soup: Pour in the remaining chicken stock, season with salt to taste, and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and fully cooked.
  6. Finish and serve: Adjust salt as needed and serve the Sopa de Fideo hot, perfect as a light meal or starter.

Notes

  • You can substitute canned tomato sauce if fresh tomatoes are not available, but fresh tomatoes provide a brighter flavor.
  • To enhance the flavor, consider using homemade chicken stock instead of bouillon.
  • Watch the pasta carefully while toasting to avoid burning; it should turn golden, not dark brown.
  • This soup can be garnished with chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime, or sliced avocado for extra freshness.
  • Vegetarian variation: Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

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