Mexican Noodle Soup (Sopa de Fideo)

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Mexican short noodles (fideos) in a chicken broth flavored with tomato, onion, and serrano pepper for a little kick.

Submitted by Ainé
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
8 cups
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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts chicken stock, divided

  • 2 Roma tomatoes

  • ½ small white onion

  • 1 serrano chile, stem removed

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 (7 ounce) package fideo pasta

  • 3 sprigs parsley

  • salt to taste

  • ½ cup grated Cotija cheese

Directions

  1. Combine 1/2 cup chicken stock, tomatoes, onion, serrano chile, and garlic in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain tomato sauce into a bowl and reserve.

  2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pasta; cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Pour tomato sauce into the saucepan over the noodles; add parsley and remaining chicken stock. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until noodles are soft, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Cotija cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

248 Calories
12g Fat
29g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 248
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 1070mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 22mg 25%
Calcium 113mg 9%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 209mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.