Sopa de Fideo – Mexican Noodle Soup

I grew up on this dish not ever realizing that it’s one of the most frugal and must have recipes in a Mexican family’s home. I made this in just 15 minutes and you can serve it as a side dish or make a big batch to enjoy as a main meal. FYI Mid September is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month!!

Rainy weather makes me crave soup, and although it’s still 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Houston, I’m ready for caldo weather! I made this dish vegan/vegetarian, feel free to add shredded rotisserie chicken or ground beef! Also, hug your abuelita for me, this recipe makes me think of mine. <3 Enjoy!

Sopa de Fideo - Mexican Noodle Soup

Author: Yadira Torres

Recipe type: Main or Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 25 mins

Serves: 6

Mexican sopa de fideo, or Mexican noodle soup.

Ingredients

1 small potato skin off and cubed into small pieces,
1 (8 oz) package Banza angel hair pasta
1 (8 oz) package traditional ground seitan
1 tomato bouillon cube
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (16oz) package vegetable broth
1 small onion finely chopped
4 cups water
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp sea salt
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tsp chili powder
4 limes
cilantro and Cholula hot sauce for garnishing

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and boil pasta for 4 minutes. Rinse with cool water, and using kitchen shears cut noodles in half or smaller.
In a separate pan, add vegetable oil, onions, and potatoes, stir until potatoes are just golden brown but not fully cooked through.
Add vegetable broth, tomatoes, water, and tomato bouillon cube. Cover and bring to a rolling boil. Add seitan and using a large wooden spoon, break apart until you have small pieces resembling ground beef. Season with cumin, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chili powder. Lower heat to a simmer and cover.
Once potatoes are softened (a fork should easily poke through) add the cooked noodles.
Cover and turn off burner. Let the soup rest for a couple minutes prior to serving.
Garnish with cilantro and don't forget to add a squeeze of lime! I also added a dash of Cholula because I enjoy the extra spice!

Nutritional Content Source: Sopa de Fideo

Nutrition Info	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Cholest	Sodium	Sugars	Fiber
Sopa de Fideo	286	39g	8g	21g	0mg	1123mg	7	9g

I used Banza chickpea pasta because it’s protein packed and has quickly become a household favorite! Also, the ground seitan provides 28g of protein per serving! A perfect vegan option – and the best part is that no one will notice the difference (lean ground beef versus ground seitan)! Seitan is a tender and juicy food derived from wheat and prepared in a delectable broth.

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