Sopa de Fideo (Sopa de fideo)
Overview
Sopa de fideo is a simple Mexican noodle soup that most Mexicans grew up eating. Thin fideo noodles are toasted in oil until golden, then simmered in a broth of tomato, onion and garlic blended with chicken stock. The toasting gives a nutty flavour and keeps the noodles from turning mushy. It is finished with a squeeze of lime and sometimes avocado, cheese or chilli. Quick and inexpensive, it is a comforting everyday dish, especially popular with children. Some cooks add carrots, potatoes or a little cumin.
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History
Fideo noodles came to Mexico with the Spanish, who had long used them in their own cooking. In Mexico they were combined with tomato and chilli, two ingredients native to the Americas, to create a soup that became a fixture of home cooking. Many families serve it as the first course of a typical midday meal.
Main ingredients
Fideo noodles, tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken stock, lime. The soup is built on tomato and chicken stock and is usually served hot. Diet: contains meat; not usually gluten-free.
Recipe outline serves 4 · ~25 min
Ingredients
- 200 g fideo or thin vermicelli
- 3 tomatoes, 1/4 onion, 1 garlic clove
- 1.2 l chicken stock
- 2 tbsp oil
- lime, avocado, fresh cheese
Allergens: Contains: Gluten, Milk. Based on the typical recipe. Recipes and products vary; always check labels if you have an allergy.
Method
- Fry the noodles in oil until golden.
- Blend tomatoes, onion and garlic and add to the pan, frying for 2 minutes.
- Add the stock and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Season and serve with lime and toppings.
Sources
Description, history and recipe written by SoupWiki and checked against the sources above. Calories and times are rough estimates.