Sopa de Fideo

Name: Sopa de Fideo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 7 oz fideo pasta (or vermicelli broken into 1-inch pieces); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 roma tomatoes, quartered; 1/2 white onion, roughly chopped; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 limes, cut into wedges; 1 avocado, sliced

Toasted vermicelli noodles simmered in a garlicky tomato-based broth until tender and flavorful - Mexico's comforting everyday noodle soup, ready in under 30 minutes.

30 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

7 oz fideo pasta (or vermicelli broken into 1-inch pieces)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 roma tomatoes, quartered
1/2 white onion, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

1

In a blender, combine 4 quartered roma tomatoes, 1/2 roughly chopped white onion, 4 peeled garlic cloves, and 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce. Blend until smooth.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 7 oz fideo pasta (or vermicelli broken into 1-inch pieces) and stir constantly until golden and toasted, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3

Pour the blended tomato sauce into the pot all at once. Stir immediately to coat the noodles. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until sauce darkens slightly.
4

Add 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Stir and bring to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fideo pasta (or vermicelli broken into 1-inch pieces) is tender and broth is saucy.
6

Ladle into bowls and serve topped with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 sliced avocado, and limes on the side.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Sopa de Fideo?

As written, 30 minutes: 10 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5, at 12 minutes.

Is there a substitute for chipotle in adobo in Sopa de Fideo?

The entry for Sopa de Fideo calls for 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce. In its place: Use smoked paprika with a pinch of cayenne and a teaspoon of tomato paste per pepper.

Can I make Sopa de Fideo less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Sopa de Fideo comes from 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the chipotle and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Sopa de Fideo gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Sopa de Fideo is 7 oz fideo pasta (or vermicelli broken into 1-inch pieces). Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Sopa de Fideo?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 240 calories, with 7 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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