Sopa de Fideo

Every Mexican knows Sopa de Fideo. We feed it to our babies when they first start eating.

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

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.

Here are some traditional Mexican stews:
Birria de Res
Menudo
Pozole Rojo

Note: This recipe uses tomatoes, onion, and garlic. You can omit all of these ingredients and use a can of tomato sauce instead. 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.

For a completely vegetarian or Mexican vegan recipe, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth or chicken bouillon.

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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