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Sopa de Fideo Recipe

Name: Sopa de Fideo Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes; 1/4 cup olive oil (reserved from total); 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh Mexican oregano (or Mediterranean oregano), chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons olive oil (reserved from total); 1 (7-ounce) package cut fideo pasta; 1 quart chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

BySimon Carel February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

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Introduction

Sopa de Fideo is a simple and comforting Mexican noodle soup that’s perfect for any day. Made with toasted fideo pasta and a flavorful tomato broth, it’s a warm and satisfying dish that comes together quickly.

Two white bowls are filled with bright orange-red soup containing thin noodles, visibly mixed in the broth. The soup's surface has small green herb pieces scattered mainly on one bowl, creating a contrast with the warm soup color. The bowls sit on a wooden table that has a rustic look, with one bowl closer in the center and a spoon resting on a white napkin with a red stripe to the right of it. Another white plate with an old ladle sits empty to the left, under the other bowl partially in frame. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes
1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh Mexican oregano (or Mediterranean oregano), chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (7-ounce) package cut fideo pasta
1 quart chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

Step 1: Make the tomato base by combining the tomatoes, 1/4 cup of olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and cumin in a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
Step 2: Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the fideo pasta and toast it, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
Step 3: Pour in the tomato base and fry it in the oil for a minute or two. Then add the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 4: Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving for a fresh finish.

Tips & Variations

For a richer flavor, try using homemade chicken broth and toasted fresh garlic instead of raw.
Substitute fideo with vermicelli broken into small pieces if unavailable.
Add a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of queso fresco on top for an extra layer of brightness and creaminess.

Storage

Store leftover sopa de fideo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of broth or water if the soup has thickened too much.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with orange-colored soup that has thin pasta strands floating inside, topped with chopped green herbs, is placed on a rustic wooden table. Behind it, there is another white bowl with the same soup. Further back, a large red pot with an orange soup inside sits on a folded checkered cloth. On the right side near the foreground, a silver spoon rests on a white cloth with light pink stripes. The setting has a cozy, homely feel with natural lighting. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use canned diced tomatoes instead of whole tomatoes?

Yes, you can substitute canned diced tomatoes. Just blend them to create a smooth base before proceeding with the recipe.

Is fideo pasta the same as vermicelli?

Fideo is similar to vermicelli but usually cut into shorter pieces. If you can’t find fideo, break vermicelli into 1-2 inch pieces as a good alternative.