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A spoonful pf sopa de fideo above a bowl filled with soup.
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Sopa de Fideo Recipe

Fast, familiar, and deeply unfussy in spirit, this sopa de fideo is vegan Mexican comfort food pro max. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 9 Cups
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Adam Sobel

Ingredients

For roasting:

  • 1 medium white onion peeled and quartered
  • 4 roma tomatoes quartered
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 dried ancho chile stem and seeds removed
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil

For the soup:

Optional Toppings:

  • 2 tablespoons white onion diced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • cup vegan sour cream
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the onion, tomatoes, garlic, ancho chile and olive oil in a medium bowl and toss until all veggies are coated in oil.
  • Spread into a single layer on a parchment-lined baking pan and roast for 25-28 minutes, turning the vegetables once at the 15-minute mark, until softened and lightly charred in spots. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the roasted vegetables and chile to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. After 90 seconds, when the oil is hot, add the cumin, coriander, oregano, and black pepper. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the fideo noodles and stir to coat evenly in the oil and spices. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until the noodles are lightly toasted.
  • Add the vegetable broth, pureed roasted vegetables and salt. Stir thoroughly, bring to a steady simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until the noodles are tender.
  • Serve hot on its own or garnished with white onion, cilantro, vegan sour cream, and lime wedges.

Notes

🍞 Noodle Gold, Not Black:
Toast fideo until lightly golden. Pale noodles are bland; over-browned noodles won’t expand properly in the stock.
🌶️ Chile Chill:
Place a piece of Roma tomato on the ancho while roasting. It adds moisture and prevents the chile from burning.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1325IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg