Description
Sopa de Fideo with Chicken is a comforting Mexican noodle soup that combines tender fideo pasta, shredded chicken, and aromatic vegetables in a flavorful cumin-spiced chicken broth. This easy-to-make soup comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for a warm, satisfying meal that brings happiness in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup fideo pasta
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery, then sauté until the vegetables become soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Chicken Broth and Bring to Boil: Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth into the pot with the sautéed vegetables. Increase the heat and bring the broth to a rolling boil.
- Add Chicken and Pasta: Stir in 1 cup of cooked, shredded chicken along with 1 cup of fideo pasta, distributing them evenly in the broth.
- Season the Soup: Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all flavors.
- Simmer Until Pasta is Tender: Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the soup until the fideo pasta is tender, approximately 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the soup from heat, ladle into bowls, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving for added freshness and aroma.
Notes
- Fideo pasta is a thin, short noodle typically used in Mexican cuisine; substitute with vermicelli broken into short pieces if unavailable.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more cumin for a stronger flavor or additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be gently reheated on the stovetop.
- For extra depth, sauté the fideo pasta briefly in the oil before adding broth for a nutty flavor.
