Best 6 Sopa De Fideos Recipes

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**Sopa de Fideos: A Flavorful Journey Through Spanish Cuisine**

Sopa de fideos, a traditional Spanish noodle soup, is a delightful dish that embodies the essence of Spanish culinary heritage. This comforting soup, also known as sopa de pasta, is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender noodles swimming in a rich and savory broth. It's a versatile dish that can be customized with various ingredients, making it a favorite among home cooks and restaurant-goers alike. From the classic chicken noodle soup to seafood-based variations and hearty vegetable-packed versions, sopa de fideos offers a diverse range of culinary experiences. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that showcase the versatility and global appeal of this beloved Spanish dish. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the diverse flavors and techniques that bring sopa de fideos to life.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SOPA DE FIDEO RECIPE



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This quick, simple and delicious Sopa (soup) de fideo is a family favorite. It's also cheesy and flavorful! Just 5 Ingredients and you'll have dinner in no time.

Provided by Lil' Luna

Categories     Soup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 (7oz) bag fideo pasta
8 oz can tomato sauce
12 oz chicken broth
1/2-1 c Mexican cheese (shredded)
garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
pepper

Steps:

  • Add oil to a medium pot and cook on LOW-MEDIUM heat. Add fideo and cook until noodles are coated in oil and have started to brown.
  • Add tomato sauce and broth and bring to a boil. Then reduce to LOW and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until noodles are soft.
  • Add cheese, salt and pepper and stir until combined. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 303 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN SOPA DE FIDEO RECIPE



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Homemade Sopa de Fideo (Mexican noodle soup) - Thin noodles in a tomato chicken broth served with a squirt of lime. Mexican lunchtime comfort food in the way that grilled cheese and tomato soup is, warm fuzzies in a bowl. It's an easy and quick Mexican soup that you will make again and again. Also called, Sopita de Fideo

Provided by Andrés Carnalla

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounce package of "fideo" noodles (thin spaghetti, vermicelli, or angel hair pasta work well )
2 plum tomatoes (Roma tomatoes)
1 clove garlic
¼ medium white onion
¼ ground cumin (optional to add to broth)
½ tsp. Mexican oregano (optional to add to broth)
4 limes
1 ripe avocado sliced thin (optional for garnish)
8 cups homemade chicken broth
3 tbsp. vegetable oil (or olive oil)
Salt to taste (about 1tsp. will be needed depending on the chicken broth you use)

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the seeds. Puree the tomatoes, onion, and garlic and set aside.
  • Preheat 3 tbsp. of vegetable oil to medium-hot. Add the noodles and stir to coat with oil. Continue stirring until the noodles have started to brown.
  • Strain the pureed tomatoes, onion, and garlic into the noodles. Notice the color of the noodles. Some of them should be very brown. The browned noodles add depth of flavor to the soup.
  • Add the chicken broth and stir.
  • Bring the soup to a boil. Cover and reduce to low heat. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Check the salt and adjust to taste before serving.
  • Serve your soup with a couple of lime halves. A squirt of lime brings the flavors together. A little chopped avocado is a nice touch.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 cups, Calories 469 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 17 g, Sodium 168 mg, Sugar 2 g

SOPA DE FIDEO RECIPE



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Sopa de fideo is the ultimate Mexican comfort food and is super easy to make.

Provided by Charbel Barker

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course     Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 Roma Tomatoes
1/4 White Onion
3 Cloves Garlic
3 Peppercorns
1 Jalapeno (Optional)
1 Tsp Oregano
1/4 bunch Fresh Parsley
1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
7 oz Fideo pasta (or other thin pasta such as angel hair)
1 Potato (Cut into cubes)
1 Chicken Breast (Cooked and shredded)
Salt (to taste)
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
4 Cups Chicken Broth

Steps:

  • Roast the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno in a frying pan until browned.
  • Saute the fideo pasta with 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil until lightly browned (5-7 minutes), moving constantly
  • Add the roasted tomato, onion, garlic and jalapenos from above to a blender along with the peppercorn, salt, oregano and cumin and blend until smooth. Strain the resulting liquid and add to the pan with the fideo pasta and stir constantly for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and add 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the shredded chicken and the parsley. Let boil for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot and garnish with fresh lime juice, and additional jalapeno slices.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Cup, Calories 180 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

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.

Provided by Ainé

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 248 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1069.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

SOPA DE FIDEOS



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I've been to many Mexican restaurants and they seem to always give you a small cup of Sopa de Fideos (noodle soup) before the meal. This can easily be made at home with just a few ingredients. This is my version of this tasty Mexican noodle soup.

Provided by amandascookin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (7 ounce) package fideo pasta, uncooked
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
freshly ground black pepper to taste
coarse salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the tomatoes, onion, and garlic into a blender, and pulse several times to get the mixture moving; blend until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and stir in the pasta. Fry the pasta gently, stirring often, until the pasta is golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Pour the tomato mixture into a large saucepan, and stir in chicken broth and noodles. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium low; simmer until the noodles are tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and stir in the cilantro; simmer 2 more minutes to cook cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1507 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SOPA DE FIDEO



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Sopa de fideo is a quick and comforting Mexican staple that is particularly good on a chilly weeknight. The acidity from tomatoes, the bold garlic flavor and the luscious strands of fideo, a thin noodle similar to angel hair that's typically included in Mexican soups, make for a hearty dish. Toppings for sopa de fideo vary, but common garnishes include avocado slices, sautéed mushrooms, lime juice, queso fresco, cooked potatoes, Mexican cream - the list goes on!

Provided by Jocelyn Ramirez

Categories     dinner, weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 pound beefsteak tomatoes, quartered
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 cup neutral cooking oil, such as grapeseed
8 ounces 1-inch fideo (3 cups)
2 celery stalks, whole
1 carrot, whole
1 dried bay leaf

Steps:

  • Add the garlic, tomatoes, red-pepper flakes, cumin and salt to a blender, and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat a medium pot over medium, then add the oil. Add the fideo to the hot oil and cook until toasted and aromatic, about 5 minutes. Be sure to constantly mix the fideo so it toasts evenly.
  • Reduce the heat to low, then add the blended tomato mixture.
  • Add 5 cups of water to the pot, along with the celery, carrot and bay leaf. Mix and taste for salt, adjusting if necessary.
  • Increase to medium heat until simmering, then reduce to medium-low. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fideo is cooked through, the soup has melded together and the liquid has thickened.
  • Remove the celery, carrot and bay leaf, and discard. Serve soup in bowls and top with any of your favorite sopa de fideo toppings.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to your sopa de fideos. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and bell peppers.
  • Don't be afraid to add some protein. Chicken, beef, or shrimp are all good options. You can also add beans or lentils for a vegetarian protein source.
  • Season your soup to taste. Salt, pepper, and cumin are all good starting points. You can also add other spices, such as chili powder or oregano, to taste.
  • Serve your sopa de fideos with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. This will add a bit of richness and creaminess to the soup.

Conclusion:

Sopa de fideos is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and protein. With a few simple tips, you can make a sopa de fideos that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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