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Mexican Sopa de Fideo

Heartwarming Mexican Sopa de Fideo: Quick Comfort Food

A comforting, quick, and simple Mexican Sopa de Fideo that's perfect for cozy family dinners and picky eaters.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes or canned
  • 4 cloves garlic fresh
  • 4 cups broth vegetable or chicken
Noodles
  • 8 oz fideo noodles or cut spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup olive oil for toasting
Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped
  • 1 unit lime for serving
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp cumin adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Blend ripe tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and cumin until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a pot, heat olive oil and toast fideo noodles for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add the tomato mixture to the noodles and stir for 2 minutes until well combined.
  4. Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in chopped cilantro and serve hot with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best taste. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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