Sopa de Fideo is a classic Mexican comfort food, loved for its warm, rich tomato broth and golden-toasted noodles. A staple in home cooking, this simple yet flavorful soup is a taste of tradition, often served with a squeeze of lime for the perfect balance.
Yield
4 Servings
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Ingredients
10 C vegetable stock
1 Tbsp oil (optional)
8 oz angel hair pasta (broken in 1 inch pieces)
2 C fresh diced tomatoes (or 1 can diced tomato, no salt added)
1/2 white onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (peeled)
1 Mexican zucchini (diced)
1 lime (cut into quarters)
salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable stock until boiling, then set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and noodles, stirring until golden brown (about 3 minutes).
- While noodles brown, blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, and 2 cups of stock until smooth.
- Strain blended mixture into the pot with noodles, stirring to prevent sticking. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Add remaining stock and bring to a boil. Add zucchini and cook until both the noodles and zucchini are tender, stirring often. Add salt to taste as needed.
- Serve hot with a lime wedge for squeezing.
Notes
Calories: 304, Saturated Fat: 0.6 g, Sodium: 308.6 mg, Added Sugars: 0 g, Fiber: 4.1 g, Protein: 9.8 g