Sopa de Fideo
- š 200g thin, short vermicelli-like pasta, fideo
- š 5 Ā½ cups Knorr Caldo de Pollo, Chicken Broth, or homemade chicken stock
- š 400g tomatoes
- š§ ā of an onion
- š§ 2 cloves of garlic
- š§ 1 cup water
- š§ Salt or chicken bouillon powder
- šæ 3 sprigs of parsley
- š¢ļø Oil for frying the fideo, vegetable oil
A comforting, traditional Mexican noodle soup featuring a rich tomato broth and golden-fried vermicelli, perfect for a light meal or first course.
Sopa de Fideo is a comforting, traditional Mexican noodle soup featuring a rich tomato broth and short, golden-fried vermicelli. This humble dish is perfect for a light meal or a satisfying first course. Easy to prepare, it's a flavorful way to bring a taste of Mexico to your table.
Ingredients
š 200g thin, short vermicelli-like pasta, fideo
š 5 Ā½ cups Knorr Caldo de Pollo, Chicken Broth, or homemade chicken stock
š
400g tomatoes
š§
ā
of an onion
š§ 2 cloves of garlic
š§ 1 cup water
š§ Salt or chicken bouillon powder
šæ 3 sprigs of parsley
š¢ļø Oil for frying the fideo, vegetable oil
Instructions
1- Prepare the Tomato Base:
- Add the tomatoes, onion, and garlic cloves into a Cuisinart blender.
- Pour in 1 cup of water to aid blending.
- Blend until smooth and set aside.
2- Fry the Fideo:
- Heat oil in an All-Clad pot over medium heat.
- Add the fideo to the hot oil.
- Stir constantly with a wooden spoon to ensure even browning and avoid burning.
- Fry until the fideo becomes golden-brown.
3- Combine and Season:
- Place a fine-mesh metal strainer over the pot.
- Pour the blended tomato mixture through the strainer, pressing to extract the liquid while leaving behind solids.
- Season with salt or chicken bouillon powder.
- Simmer for a few minutes to develop flavors.
4- Add Chicken Stock and Simmer:
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot with the tomato mixture and fried fideo.
- Add parsley sprigs.
- Cover the pot and cook on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes until the fideo is tender.
5- Serve:
- Remove the parsley before serving.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and enjoy immediately.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Equipment: Cuisinart Blender, All-Clad Pot/Dutch Oven, Fine-mesh metal strainer, Wooden spoon, Metal ladle, Measuring cup
Cooking Tips
- Stir constantly when frying fideo to prevent burning.
- Strain the tomato mixture to achieve a smooth broth.
- Use high-quality chicken stock for better flavor.
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