Sopa de Fiedeo (My model of Mexican Noodle Soup)

I first shared this cozy, comforting Sopa de Fideo recipe means again in 2014, after a visit to Mexico. Each time I make this straightforward soup, I’m reminded of all of the great issues I noticed and skilled on that trip, which is simply one of the explanation why this recipe has been on repeat in my kitchen ever since. Sopa de Fideo is the definition of consolation meals: toasty noodles simmered in a silky tomato broth, prepared very quickly, and made nearly totally from pantry staples. It’s straightforward on the pockets, massive on taste, and at all times hits the spot. Simply the best way I prefer it!

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Simple Recipe for Sopa de Fideo

Sopa de Fideo, or Mexican Noodle Soup, is an easy and comforting tomato-based noodle soup. This extremely straightforward soup is stuffed with taste and, in fact, cheap (hey, budget-friendly). What makes it particular is the toasted vermicelli noodles that add somewhat further depth of taste in comparison with your on a regular basis noodle soup. There are one million methods to make Sopa de Fideo, in order with nearly every little thing I put up on Price range Bytes, I’ve tweaked this traditional recipe to suit my wants and palate by including somewhat cumin, lime juice, and contemporary cilantro (as a result of I LOVE lime in soup!) Severely, you want to do that one.

Sopa de Fideo

Sopa de Fideo is an extremely easy but flavorful soup made with a tomato primarily based broth, toasted vermicelli noodles, contemporary lime, and cilantro.

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• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil ($0.17)
• 8 oz raw vermicelli noodles ($2.87)
• 1 medium onion, small cube (about 1 cup, 150g) ($0.76)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbsp) ($0.12)
• 1 tsp cumin ($0.09)
• 28 oz can complete peeled tomatoes ($1.48)
• 6 cups hen broth* (48 oz) ($0.71)
• 1 medium jalapeño, complete (elective) ($0.16)
• 1 massive lime, juiced (about 2 Tbsp of juice) ($0.25)
• 1/4 bunch contemporary cilantro (elective) ($0.21)

• Add the vegetable oil to a big soup pot. Break the vermicelli noodles into one to 2 inch sections after which add them to the pot. Cook dinner the dry noodles within the oil over medium-low warmth whereas always stirring for 3-5 minutes, or till the noodles have turned golden brown and are barely blistered. Chances are you’ll have to brown the noodles in batches.

• Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and cumin to the pot with the noodles and proceed to prepare dinner and stir for a couple of minutes extra, or till the onions have softened.

• Add somewhat of the juice from the can of tomatoes to the pot to cease the browning of the noodles. Use a blender or immersion blender to purée the canned tomatoes together with their remaining juices. Add the puréed tomatoes to the pot with the noodles, together with the six cups of hen broth.

• If utilizing a jalapeño pepper, add it to the pot complete (this provides a slight jalapeño taste with out an excessive amount of warmth). Place a lid on the pot, flip the warmth as much as medium excessive, and permit it to return to a boil. Let the pot simmer for about quarter-hour, or till the noodles are mushy. If the noodles take in an excessive amount of liquid, be at liberty so as to add extra tomato sauce or broth if desired.

• Add lime juice and roughly chopped cilantro leaves to the completed soup simply earlier than serving. Be at liberty to slice the jalapeño and use it as a garnish when serving.

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*I exploit Higher Than Bouillon soup base to make my broth as a result of it’s cheaper than canned broth, and I can combine up any quantity that I want. The little jar simply sits in my fridge, prepared for at any time when I want broth. (1 tsp hen base + 1 cup water = 1 cup broth).

Serving: 1.5cupsEnergy: 161.9kcalCarbohydrates: 38.35gProtein: 5.2gFats: 9.1gSodium: 1023.55mgFiber: 4.48g

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Toast the noodles: Add two tablespoons of vegetable oil to a big soup pot. Break 1/2 lb. (8 oz.) of vermicelli noodles into one to two-inch sections. Add them to the pot and prepare dinner whereas stirring over medium-low warmth for a couple of minutes or till the noodles are golden brown like this. Intention for about half of the noodles to be browned as a result of they could brown barely extra within the subsequent step. Chances are you’ll have to toast your noodles in batches.

Add the onion and seasonings: As soon as the noodles look brown and somewhat blistered, add 1 diced onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp cumin. Proceed to prepare dinner whereas stirring for a couple of minutes extra whereas the onions soften (the cumin may also toast somewhat within the course of). The moisture launched from the onions ought to decelerate the browning of the noodles and maintain them from going too far.

Add some tomato juice: Add somewhat of the juice from one 28-oz. can of complete tomatoes to the soup pot with the noodles to cease them from browning.

Mix the tomatoes: Subsequent, it’s time to purée the canned tomatoes. Why use complete tomatoes in case you’re simply going to purée them anyway? Rumor has it (that simply means I forgot the place I heard it) that the higher tomatoes are used for “complete” canned tomatoes, whereas the poorer high quality tomatoes are used for diced or crushed tomatoes. I don’t know if that’s true, however we’ll go along with it at the moment. Anyway…add the canned tomatoes and remaining juices to a blender.

Mix till the tomatoes are puréed. I left mine simply barely chunky.

Garnish: As soon as the noodles are cooked, it’s time so as to add the ultimate touches. Add a squeeze of lime juice from 1 massive lime and 1/4 bunch roughly chopped cilantro (you should use roughly to style).

Serve: Stir them in and serve. The longer the soup sits, the extra the noodles will take in the broth and replenish the pot. You may also slice the jalapeño and serve it on high as garnish (elective). YUM.

Jazz it Up!

If you wish to make this soup somewhat heartier, you may add some shredded grilled hen or store-bought rotisserie hen. If you wish to have enjoyable with toppings, strive a number of chunks of avocado, pickled purple onions, some crumbled queso fresco, or perhaps a few air fryer tortilla chips. I added a dollop of bitter cream to mine, however it’s simply as scrumptious with none toppings. Promise.

Storage & Reheating

Retailer your home made Sopa de Fideo in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3–4 days. The noodles will soften as they take in extra of the broth, however I nonetheless find it irresistible both means. Should you desire a soupier consistency when reheating, simply add a splash of hen broth or water to loosen issues up. You’ll be able to reheat this soup within the microwave or on the stovetop.