Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)
Description
This 6-ingredient Sopa de Fideo has a cumin-infused tomato broth that is phenomenal. Top it with fresh cilantro and crumbled Cotija for a fresh and salty finish.
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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, chopped (2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds or ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 4 cups broth (low-sodium vegetable or chicken)
- 1 (7-ounce) bag fideo
For serving, optional
- Cotija cheese
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Add 1 chopped onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic and ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds; season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and cook until softened, 6–8 minutes.
- Transfer onion mixture to a blender with 2 cans diced tomatoes (and their juices) and blend until smooth, 1–2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining remaining 2 teaspoons oil in now-empty pot over medium. Add 1 bag fideos and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Carefully add blended sauce (it will splatter) and cook 2 minutes. Stir in 4 cups broth and 2 cups water; bring to a boil over high heat then reduce to a simmer over medium and cook until pasta is al dente and soup has slightly reduced, 5 minutes.
- Season with salt (I add 1–1½ teaspoons salt) and black pepper, to taste. Serve with crumbled Cotija, fresh cilantro and cracked black pepper.
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Notes
Storage: store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for 3 months.
Splattering: the blended tomato sauce will splatter vigorously when added to the pot with the fideos. I usually wear an apron and stand back. If you want to avoid splatter altogether, remove the pot from heat and let it cool down for a minute or so before adding the blended tomato sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 cupsCalories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 7gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 1037mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 9g
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