Sopa de Fideo Recipe (Mexican Noodle Soup)

5 from 5 votes

Sopa de fideo is a comforting Mexican noodle soup with thin noodles toasted golden brown, then simmered in a spiced tomato broth, so easy to make.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: noodles, pasta, tomato sauce

Servings:

Calories: 244kcal

3 medium tomatoes or use 15 ounce can tomato sauce
1 small onion chopped
4 cloves garlic
1-2 teaspoons ancho powder
1-2 teaspoons guajillo powder
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or use butter
4 ounces Mexican chorizo optional
8 ounces dry fideo noodles or use vermicelli or similar fine egg noodles
4 cups chicken stock use 1.5 cups for more pasta like (fideo seco) – use 6 cups for a soupier sopa de fideo
For Topping. Fresh chopped cilantro, queso fresco, chili flakes, lime wedges, avocado slices, crema. And hot sauce!

Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and seasonings to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Strain, if desired, for a smoother sauce/broth.
Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until mostly cooked through. Remove the chorizo and set it aside for now.
Add the fideo noodles to the hot pan and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until they turn golden brown.
Pour in the tomato sauce mixture, chicken stock, and cooked chorizo (if using) and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the noodles have absorbed the sauce and are cooked to your preference.
Remove from heat, garnish and serve.

Nutritional information estimated without garnish or toppings.