This Mexican noodle soup (Sopa de Fideo) is one of the most popular soups in Mexico. It is comforting and easy to prepare, and it only takes 30 minutes to make. Learn how to make this traditional golden noodle soup, loved by many, in your own home.

Mexican Noodle Soup | Sopa de Fideos

Fideo is pronounced as "fee-deh-oh”, a traditional soup in Mexico, and is part of the mid-day meal in many homes and small "Fondas "family style restaurants. This fideo soup is an economical homemade soup that has been around for hundreds of years. Of course, the recipes vary depending on families and regions; however, the main ingredients, such as fideo, tomatoes, a few spices, and some sort of liquid, are always the same.

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How to make Mexican Sopa de Fideo
Notes, Tips, and Substitutions:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fideo Soup
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My family always loves having this simple soup, especially on cold and rainy days. We love adding our own toppings like queso fresco, avocado, a squeeze of lime juice, and some kind of protein like chicken, ground beef or black beans. That is the beauty of this quick soup; besides being delicious, it is easy to adjust to your taste. So try it, and enjoy a nice bowl of fideo soup. You will love it!

Sopa de fideo served in a bowl, topped with queso fresco and avocado.

How to make Mexican Sopa de Fideo

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Here is a list of ingredients to make this Mexican noodle soup.

Ingredients:

Tablespoons vegetable oil
Vermicelli Pasta – Fideo noodles
Roasted Tomatoes
Garlic cloves
White onion
Chicken or vegetable broth
Salt and black pepper to taste

Please note: For exact measurements of the ingredients listed above, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post!

Ingredients like fresh tomatoes, dried pasta, white onion, garlic, chicken stock and salt , and pepper on a table.

DIRECTIONS :

To make things easier for you, I will break down the directions for this Mexican noodle soup into sections. (Please check the ingredients list below)

Make the recaudo (sauce)

First, roast your tomatoes in a cast iron pan or Mexican comal if you have one.

Place the roasted tomatoes, garlic, and onion in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture into a bowl using a colander and set aside.

Add some of the chicken broth if your tomato mixture is too thick.

Fry the fideo

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat and add the fideo pasta (vermicelli noodles). Toast the noodles slightly, stirring often, until they are light golden-brown in color, 3-4 minutes.

Mexican noodle soup cooked in a cast iron pot.

Add the sauce

Pour the tomato mixture into the saucepan and cook for about 1 minute.

Mexican noodle soup cooked in tomato broth.

Stir in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the saucepan. Simmer until the sopa de fideo noodles are tender, about 8 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mexican noodle soup cooked in tomato, and chicken broth.

To serve your sopa de fideo, divide the soup into bowls and garnish with Queso Fresco and diced avocado.

¡Provecho!

-Mely

Notes, Tips, and Substitutions:

If you don't find Fideo or vermicelli, you can use "Angel Hair Pasta." Cut it into 1-inch pieces, and reduce the cooking time since it cooks faster.
Some people like to fry the noodles until they are golden brown, which adds more flavor to the soup.
My favorite tomatoes for this soup are Roma tomatoes, but any other tomatoes or canned tomatoes can be used. Just remember that the flavor may be different.
Another substitute for fresh tomatoes is a Mexican tomato broth sold in Latin grocery stores. This is known as “pure de Tomate.”
For substitutions of chicken broth, you can always switch to vegetable broth or water with granulated chicken bouillon.
Other additions to this soup are potatoes, carrots, black beans, and other vegetables.
A spring of cilantro or parsley added to the final cooking stage also gives the soup an extra aroma.

Sopa de fideo | Fideo Soup serve in white bowls, topped with queso fresco, next to avocado and lime wedges.

To serve your sopa de fideo, divide the soup into bowls and garnish with Queso Fresco and diced avocado.

¡Provecho!

Mely,

What To Serve With Mexican Noodle Soup

Whenever I make this Mexican noodle soup, I serve it out of the pot and garnish it with fresh cheese (queso fresco), a slice of avocado, and a few lime wedges. And you can't forget the warm corn tortillas! It is the perfect filling lunch or dinner. Some other ways to serve this soup is with protein, like chicken. Some like to add black bean broth or a dollop of sour cream.

More Authentic Mexican Recipes To Enjoy

If you enjoyed this recipe for fideo soup (Mexican noodle soup), take a look at some of these other authentic Mexican recipes:

Receta en Español Sopa de Fideos Mexicana.

I hope you make this recipe for fideo soup! If this recipe was of any help to you, come back to let me know your experience. Please leave us a comment below and tell us all about it!

¡Buen provecho!

Mely,

Frequently Asked Questions About Fideo Soup

Before I share my sopa de fideo recipe, I feel like I need to answer the questions I always get:

What is fideo soup or sopa de fideo?

Fideo soup is a traditional Mexican noodle soup made with pasta and a broth mixture of tomato sauce and chicken stock. It is considered a comfort food and is usually enjoyed for lunch. Most fideo soup recipe steps are similar to traditional red rice, however, fideo soup is watery.

What kind of pasta is used for fideo soup?

Mexican fideo is similar to Italian thin spaghetti or cambray pasta ( fideo is also known as vermicelli) and it's usually short( about 1 inch long). The makers break the noodles into smaller pieces and sell them that way so that the noodles will fit into an average spoon. In some areas, you can still find long fideo noodles, sold twisted like coils forming a nest, which are the same thing; just cut them into pieces before cooking.

Can I use other types of pasta for fideo soup?

While traditional fideo soup uses thin fideo noodles, you can substitute it with different pasta shapes and sizes. Like shells or elbow shape pasta. Just keep in mind that the cooking time will vary depending on the type of pasta you use, as fideo is quicker to cook than any other pasta.

What are the common ingredients in fideo soup?

The main ingredients are fideo pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, broth (chicken or vegetable), and spices. However, some cooks like to add other ingredients, like extra vegetables (carrots, peas, potatoes), black beans, and spices (such as chicken bullion, cumin, and Mexican oregano).

How to store your soup?

If you have any leftovers of Mexican noodle soup, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Then, place the soup in a sauce pot over medium heat on your stovetop for reheating. You can also store it in your freezer for up to 3 weeks and reheat it gently on the stove or in your microwave.

Sopa de fideo served in a bowl, next to limes and avocado.

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Mexican Sopa de Fideo

Mely Martínez

Mexican Sopa de Fideo is one of the most traditional soups in Mexico. This easy and comforting noodle soup is ready in 30 minutes. Learn how to make this traditional golden sopa de fideo, loved by many, in your own home.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 16

Total Time 31

Course Soups

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 309 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
▢ 8 ounces Vermicelli Pasta – Fideo noodles
▢ 10 ounces Roasted Tomatoes
▢ 1 large garlic clove or 2 small ones
▢ ½ cup white onion chopped or ½ of an small onion
▢ 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
▢ ½ tablespoon Salt to taste
▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste

TO SERVE YOUR SOPA DE FIDEO:

▢ Mexican crumbled Queso Fresco and diced avocado.

Instructions

Make the recaudo (sauce)

First, roast your tomatoes in a cast iron pan or Mexican comal if you have one.
Place the roasted tomatoes, garlic, and onion in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture into a bowl using a colander and set aside.
Add some of the chicken broth if your tomato mixture is too thick.

Fry the fideo

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat and add the fideo pasta (vermicelli noodles). Toast the noodles slightly, stirring often, until they are light golden-brown in color, 3-4 minutes.

Add the sauce

Pour the tomato mixture into the saucepan and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the saucepan. Simmer until the sopa fideo noodles are tender, about 8 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To serve your sopa de fideo, divide the soup into bowls and garnish with Queso Fresco and diced avocado.

Notes

If you don't find Fideo or vermicelli, you can use "Angel Hair Pasta." Cut it into 1-inch pieces, and reduce the cooking time since it cooks faster.
Some people like to fry the noodles until they are golden brown, which adds more flavor to the soup.
My favorite tomatoes for this soup are Roma tomatoes, but any other tomatoes or canned tomatoes can be used. Just remember that the flavor may be different.
Another substitute for fresh tomatoes is a Mexican tomato broth sold in Latin grocery stores. This is known as “pure de Tomate.”
For substitutions of chicken broth, you can always switch to vegetable broth or water with granulated chicken bouillon.
Other additions to this soup are potatoes, carrots, black beans, and other vegetables.
A spring of cilantro or parsley added to the final cooking stage also gives the soup an extra aroma.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1623mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1035IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 0.8mg

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Sopa de Fideo | Mexican Noodle Soup

Mexican Noodle Soup | Sopa de Fideos

How to make Mexican Sopa de Fideo

Notes, Tips, and Substitutions:

What To Serve With Mexican Noodle Soup

More Authentic Mexican Recipes To Enjoy