Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup) Recipe
Sopa de Fideo is a traditional Mexican noodle soup featuring lightly toasted angel hair pasta simmered in a flavorful tomato and vegetable broth. This comforting and easy-to-make dish is enhanced with garlic, onions, diced zucchini, and finished with a bright squeeze of fresh lime, perfect for a quick and wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Sopa de Fideo Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. Oil (optional)
- 8 oz. Angel hair pasta or whole wheat thin spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes or 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 10 cups vegetable stock
- 1 Mexican zucchini, diced
- 1 lime, cut into quarters
Instructions
- Boil the stock: In a medium pot, bring the vegetable stock to a rolling boil, then set aside to keep hot while preparing the soup.
- Toast the noodles: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the broken-up noodles and toss to coat in the oil. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the noodles turn golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Blend the tomato base: While noodles are toasting, combine diced tomatoes, chopped onion, garlic cloves, and 2 cups of the hot vegetable stock in a blender. Process until the mixture is smooth.
- Strain and combine: Strain the blended tomato mixture directly into the pot with the toasted noodles. Stir well to prevent the noodles from sticking.
- Simmer and add zucchini: Let the mixture simmer gently for 1 minute. Then add the remaining vegetable stock, increase heat to high, and bring to a low boil. Add the diced zucchini and continue cooking until noodles are al dente and zucchini becomes tender, stirring often.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and serve with a wedge of lime on the side, allowing each person to add fresh lime juice to taste.
Notes
- To achieve the best flavor, toast the noodles until they are golden rather than just softened.
- You can substitute chicken stock for vegetable stock if you prefer a non-vegetarian version.
- Adjust lime juice to taste — it adds a refreshing brightness to the rich tomato broth.
- This soup pairs well with warm corn tortillas or a side of rice for a more filling meal.
- Using fresh diced tomatoes enhances flavor, but canned tomatoes work well in a pinch.
