====== Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup) ====== Sopa de Fideo, also known as Mexican noodle soup, is a tomato-based soup that's easy to make and perfect for the whole family! This satisfying and comforting soup is also vegetarian and vegan. Prep Time 5 mins | Cook Time 30 mins | Total Time 35 mins ===== Ingredients ===== * 2 14.5 ounce cans fire roasted diced tomatoes * 1 medium onion, chopped * 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 large clove) * 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder * 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth, divided * 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided * 8 ounces fideo pasta * 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste ===== Instructions ===== - Add canned tomatoes, onions, garlic, cumin and 1 cup broth in a large blender. Blend until completely smooth. Blend this in a blender until smooth. - Heat a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add blended tomato sauce. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. - Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and add fideo pasta noodles. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until pasta has browned a little and begun to blister. - Add the warm blended tomato sauce, the remaining 5 cups of broth and salt. Stir together to combine, cover and cook for 20 minutes, until the noodles are cooked through. - Taste and season with more salt if necessary. https://www.isabeleats.com/sopa-de-fideo/