Mexican Noodle Soup (Sopa de Fideo)
Warm, comforting, and generally heart-pleasing, traditional Mexican noodle soup is a classic dish that is served all over Mexico as part of the comida.
Ingredients
- 3 roma tomatoes
- 1/4 white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 cups chicken broth homemade or store-bought
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil I use safflower
- 1 package fideo noodles 200g or 7oz, No.1 or 2 size
- 2 tbsp powdered chicken broth optional
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Blend tomatoes, onions and garlic in blender with 2 cups of chicken broth until fully liquified and smooth
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large soup pot or dutch oven
- When the oil is hot, add fideo noodles and stir until noodles are slightly browned, 2-3 minutes
- Add tomato mixture and remaining chicken broth, stirring to blend and loosen noodles
- Turn up heat to medium high and bring to a boil, uncovered
- Once soup is boiling, reduce heat and continue simmering partially covered until noodles are tender, about 8-10 minutes
- Add powdered chicken broth, if deisred, and salt to taste