Every Mexican knows Sopa de Fideo. We feed it to our babies when they first start eating.
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We then give it to kids when they come home from school, but what is fideo?
- Sopa in Spanish means “soup.”
- Fideo in Spanish means “noodle.”
- Sopa de Fideo = Mexican Noodle Soup
The noodle used for this Mexican Noodle Soup is labeled “fideo” and looks like very short, cut angel hair pasta. You might also see it labeled as “vermicelli.”
Other traditional Mexican soups:
Caldo de Res
Caldo de Pollo
Caldo de Camarón
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How to Make It
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Add the vermicelli noodles.
- Toast the pasta, stirring constantly. About 3 minutes.
For those of you unfamiliar with this soup, it is not spicy. However, you can make it spicy by adding other ingredients.
This recipe is very different from Fideo Seco which is spicier and more of a side dish than a soup.
More Mexican Pasta Soups:
Sopa de Estrellitas
Sopa de Conchas
Sopa de Letras
Once the pasta turns golden brown, you’re ready for the next step.
Be careful not to burn the pasta. Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup) cooks quickly because of the thin vermicelli noodles.
What’s the Difference between Soup and Stew?
- A soup is a combination of vegetables or meats that is cooked in liquid.
- A stew is a dish that cooks the food with liquid and simmered for a long time in a covered pot. Stews typically contain less liquid, and therefore, chunkier.
Traditional Mexican stews:
It is light enough and wholesome enough to eat between lunch and dinner. This is a very basic recipe. Adjust to make it a favorite at your home too!
Stuff to Add to this Soup:
- chicken
- carrots
- peas
- calabacitas
- broccoli
- cauliflower
- zucchini
- chayote
- spinach
- kale
- potatoes
- If needed, strain the sauce into the pot.
- Add the chicken broth and chicken bouillon (or salt).
- This is also the time to add any vegetables or chicken to the soup.
If you’re lucky enough to own one of those mega awesome blenders, you won’t need to strain the tomato sauce.
Add more broth if you like. Homemade chicken broth is BEST for this recipe.
You might see already pre-made Fideo Soup mixes at the store. Just add water. Serve and enjoy! Caution: They tend to be very salty.
How Long Does It Last?
- Sopa de Fideo will last 3-4 days in the fridge.
- It will last 1 month in the freezer.
There is a running joke in the Mexican community that our moms feed us soup even when it’s blazing hot outside. Yes, this is true.
Toppings:
- Slices of jalapeno
- pickled jalapeno
- queso fresco
- chopped cilantro
- chopped green onion
- a chile de arbol pod cut in half
- roasted poblano peppers
- habanero peppers
- diced avocado
- sour cream
- crema mexicana
Serve a big bowl of this easy-to-make soup as a starter dish or a light lunch. It’s Mexican comfort food at its best. Hope you enjoy!
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Sopa de Fideo
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes
- ¼ onion
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ cup water just enough to blend
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 7 oz vemicelli noodles package
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ½ tspn salt
- pepper pinch
Instructions
- Place tomatoes, onion, garlic, and water into the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- In a stock pot, heat oil.
- Add vermicelli noodles and lightly toast them. About 3-4 minutes. Do not let them burn.
- Add the tomato mixture into the pot along with the chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Let simmer for 10 more minutes until the noodles are tender.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Sopa de Fideo will last 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Sopa de Fideo will last 1 month in the freezer.
Tastes just like the one my Grandma would make!
That’s the best compliment I could ever receive! Thank you.
Delicious
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Love this!!
That’s great to hear! Thank you.
Made this last night; very good. Easy, too.
Think I’ll try roasting or lightly sauteing the garlic before blending, next time.
For a special treat, I toasted the pasta in rendered chicken fat. Really makes a difference.
You’re quite the cook, Joe! Now I want to try that with the rendered chicken fat… that’s for the idea!
One of my favorite recipes to make. It always reminds me of mom’s cooking.
Thank you! Food memories are the best. 🙂
I grew up on this sopa. Comfort food at it’s best!!!
Yes! I love sopa de fideo when I want something comforting. 🙂
Same as my Mama’s fideo.
Gracias Maggie
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Aww! That’s the best compliment. 🙂
The best!!! Easy, fast delicious 😋
Thank youuu!