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- 1
Toast the noodles
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Break the fideo noodles into roughly 1-inch pieces if they aren't already short. Add them to the hot oil and cook, stirring constantly, until they turn golden brown and smell nutty — about 3 to 4 minutes. Don't walk away here; they go from golden to burnt fast.
- 2
Blend the sauce
While the noodles toast, add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and cumin to a blender. Blend until completely smooth — no chunks.
- 3
Add broth and simmer
Pour the blended tomato mixture directly over the toasted noodles in the pot. Add the chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender — about 5 to 7 minutes. The noodles will absorb a lot of broth, so don't overcook.
- 4
Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with a handful of fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side — a good squeeze of lime over the top is non-negotiable.
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Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)
Created by: TacoEveryDay
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz fideo noodles
- 14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 6 cup chicken broth
- fresh cilantro
- lime
Instructions
- Toast the noodlesHeat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Break the fideo noodles into roughly 1-inch pieces if they aren't already short. Add them to the hot oil and cook, stirring constantly, until they turn golden brown and smell nutty — about 3 to 4 minutes. Don't walk away here; they go from golden to burnt fast.
- Blend the sauceWhile the noodles toast, add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and cumin to a blender. Blend until completely smooth — no chunks.
- Add broth and simmerPour the blended tomato mixture directly over the toasted noodles in the pot. Add the chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender — about 5 to 7 minutes. The noodles will absorb a lot of broth, so don't overcook.
- ServeLadle into bowls and top with a handful of fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side — a good squeeze of lime over the top is non-negotiable.