Traditional Tex-Mex Sopa Fideo/Pasta

Sopa Fideo is a traditional Mexican soup made with thin noodles called fideo. It is a popular comfort food in Tex-Mex cuisine.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Traditional Tex-Mex Sopa Fideo/Pasta

Cooking Method: Boil, Saute Cuisine: Tex-Mex Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Fideo pasta
• 1 cup Onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoon Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 piece Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the fideo pasta and cook until golden brown.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, broth, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and the flavors are well combined.
5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.