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    Home » Recipes » Soups » Sopa de Fideo

    Sopa de Fideo

    Last Updated January 28, 2023. Originally Posted August 14, 2019 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Sopa de Fideo (or Mexican Noodle Soup) is a delicious and satisfying soup. An easy-to-make recipe that is Mexican comfort food at its best. 
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    Sopa de Fideo in a blue bowl surrounded by decorative Mexican artisan pieces.

    A blue bowl with Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup) surrounded by decorative Mexican toys.

    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

    Mexican fideo cooking in a stockpot.

    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

    A cooking spoon showing the toasted fideo pasta.

    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

    A collage showing how to make homemade tomato sauce.

    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

    A collage showing how to add the tomato sauce to the stock pot.

    • 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.
    A decorative Mexican bowl with sopa de fideo surrounded by toys.

    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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    A blue bowl with Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup) surrounded by decorative Mexican toys.

    Sopa de Fideo

    Sopa de Fideo (or Mexican Noodle Soup) is a delicious and satisfying soup. An easy-to-make recipe that is Mexican comfort food at its best. 
    5 from 44 votes
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    Course: Lunch or Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 106kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 4 tomatoes
    • 1/4 onion
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 1/2 cup water just enough to blend
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 7 oz vemicelli noodles package
    • 6 cups chicken broth
    • 1/2 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

    Add more water to the blender, if necessary. 
    The noodles will soak up the broth. If not serving right away, reserve some of the broth. Mix broth with the soup right before serving. 
    Instead of homemade tomato sauce: Use 1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce and blend with onion and garlic. 
    Instead of chicken broth: Use 1 chicken bouillon cube + 6 cups water.
    For a completely vegan recipe: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
    How long does it last?
    • Sopa de Fideo will last 3-4 days in the fridge.
    • Sopa de Fideo will last 1 month in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1346mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Filed Under: Lunch Recipes, Mexican Basics, Recipes, Soups, Vegetarian

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Denay DeGuzman

      March 3, 2016 at 8:45 am

      My heart leaped off the page when I saw the title to your post! This recipe reminds me of my beloved Grandma Mercie. I can almost see her at the stove right now preparing Sopa de Fideo. Her recipe is similar to yours but had more of a red tomato-sauce look to it. Ahhh…your photos are bringing back beautiful childhood memories for me… This is a great way to begin my day. Thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 15, 2016 at 9:47 am

        That’s so sweet. Reminds me of my grandma too. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Emily

      March 3, 2016 at 9:44 am

      Simple recipes like this are the best! Looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 7, 2016 at 3:25 pm

        I love simple recipes. They are a mom’s best friend. 😀

        Reply
    3. CourtneyLynne

      March 4, 2016 at 9:00 am

      Omg this looks so yummy!!! I will definitely be pinning so I can give it a try!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 7, 2016 at 3:25 pm

        Thank you. Hope you enjoy. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Suzette

      March 5, 2016 at 11:00 pm

      ¡Que rica se ve la sopa! We grew up eating this, and I still make it. I add fresh zucchini, corn and carrots to make it healthier.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 7, 2016 at 3:24 pm

        Zucchini! That’s a great suggestion. I’ll have to try that.

        Reply
    5. Jess

      August 14, 2019 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Mexican Noodle Soup!!!! Sign me up! This looks and sounds more than delicious! YUM!

      Reply
    6. Sharon

      August 14, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      This soup sounds amazing! The perfect way to warm up with soup and the spicy flavor.

      Reply
    7. Veena Azmanov

      August 14, 2019 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      Simple, quick, delicious and easy to make. I love it.

      Reply
    8. Michelle

      August 15, 2019 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and delicious flavors in this soup. This will be so heart warming on a cool fall day. I’m pinning!

      Reply
    9. GUNJAN C Dudani

      August 16, 2019 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      I am bookmarking this noodle soup recipe for the upcoming allergy season. I only crave for soups then and this would definitely be at the top of my soup list.

      Reply
    10. Jenni LeBaron

      August 17, 2019 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      I adore a classic, home-cooked noodle soup like this and appreciate that your mom also fed you all the soup in the hot summer months too! Soup was year round in my house and it still is. I love all your options for topping this soup up as well!

      Reply
    11. Marisa F. Stewart

      August 18, 2019 at 8:29 am

      5 stars
      I believe nonnas are famous for their noodle soup. The ingredients are simple like in Sopa de Fideo but the taste is amazing. I know it’s the love that goes into their dishes. I like the thin vermicelli you use in the soup and that you break it into pieces. Makes it so much easier to eat off of the spoon.

      Reply
    12. Eden

      August 18, 2019 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      I’ve never had anything like this! I love traditional, unique recipes and this one was so good. We’ll be making it again!

      Reply
    13. Michele

      August 18, 2019 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      This soup looks like pure comfort food! I love that it sounds so easy to make. I could eat soup all year round. This recipe sure looks like a keeper!

      Reply
    14. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life

      August 18, 2019 at 7:23 pm

      These looks SO delicious! Our weather is still a little hot for soup at this point, but I hear we’ve got some cozy fall weather around the corner, so I’ll be tucking this noodle soup recipe away for later.

      Reply
    15. Sara

      August 19, 2019 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      The nights are starting to get cool here and I am craving soup. Adding this to my plans for easy fall meals for the family!

      Reply
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