Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup) (2024)

Ingredients Needed

This recipe requires just 8 ingredients including salt and pepper. Here's what you'll need to make it:

• Fideo (cut spaghetti)- If you can't find fideo, you can use thin spaghetti, vermicelli, or angel hair. Just break it into 1-inch pieces before cooking.
• Oil - I used avocado oil, but any cooking oil will work. See the FAQs below for an oil-free version.
• Vegetable Broth - I highly recommend using a flavorful broth. My favorite broth is Better Than Bouillon's Vegetable Base (regular or reduced sodium) or their no-chicken base.
• Tomato Purée - If you don't have tomato purée, you can use tomato sauce instead. You can also use canned diced tomatoes and blend them into a smooth consistency.
• Dried Oregano - If you don't have it, you can use marjoram, thyme, or Italian seasoning.
• Bay Leaf - This is optional so you can leave this out if you don't have it.
• Salt and Pepper

That's it! The ingredients are short and simple!

How to make Sopa de Fideo

This soup comes together in just 3 easy steps! Here's a step-by-step visual of how it's done. Scroll to the recipe card below for the full printable recipe.

First, you'll need to brown the fideos in oil over medium heat until golden brown for about 5-6 minutes. This creates lots of deep flavor in the soup!

Once the pasta is golden, add the oregano and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the broth, tomato puree, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Raise heat to high to bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to maintain a simmer.

Cook until noodles are tender, but they still have some bite for about 15-18 minutes. Stir often. Taste for seasoning and add more if needed. If you want more tomato flavor, stir in a ¼ cup tomato purée and simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Flavor Amp-Up Ideas

This soup doesn't need anything extra as long as your noodles are toasted well and the broth is flavorful. However, if you'd like to amp it up, you can add a sprinkle of ground cumin, smoked paprika, red chili pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper.

Serving Suggestions

Sopa de Fideo is fantastic on its own with a squeeze of fresh lime, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of vegan sour cream. However, you can also serve it with crusty bread, sliced avocado, warm tortillas, or a salad. This fideo soup is great for a quick lunch, a satisfying dinner,or a savory breakfast. You can't go wrong!

Can I make this gluten-free?

Can I make it without oil?

Absolutely! You can dry-toast the noodles instead of browning them in oil. The noodles won't brown the same as with oil, but they will still have a toasted flavor. Heat a large pan over medium-low heat and cook the noodles for about 5-8 minutes until golden. Stir often to prevent burning.

More comforting soup recipes to enjoy:

• Vegan Potato Leek Soup
• Roasted Vegan Cauliflower Soup
• Vegan Ajiaco (Colombian Potato Soup)
• Chickpea Noodle Soup

If you want a variety of comfort food, here are 16 Indulgent Vegan Comfort Food Recipes to choose from. They are totally drool-worthy!

Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)

Sopa de Fideo - a savory Mexican Noodle Soup made with toasted noodles and a flavorful, tomato-based broth. It's easy to make, requires simple ingredients and it's budget-friendly, too! The whole family will love this hearty and comforting meal!

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 378.87kcal

Nutrition

Serving: 1(1.5 cups) | Calories: 378.87kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10.86g | Saturated Fat: 1.84g | Sodium: 438.61mg