Sopa de fideo (fideo soup) is a Mexican noodle soup, made with vermicelli pasta and cooked in a tomato broth. Fideos refers to the very thin and short noodles commonly used in Mexican cuisine for both soups and pasta salads. Whenever winter comes, this soup has a recurring appearance at my dinner table because it's comforting, tasty, and comes together in a few simple steps. —Cocina Chronicles
When you want a warm, comforting bowl of noodle soup, but don't want to make a project of it or use a ton of ingredients, this fideo soup recipe is for you. Easy, quick, and one pot only, all you need is some oil, a package of fideo, store-bought or homemade tomato sauce, chicken or vegetable stock, and a touch of salt. That's it! Friends and family alike will be so pleased by its simplicity yet depth of flavor. The trick that puts the soup over the top is toasting the noodles before incorporating the rest of the ingredients. The resulting, delightfully crunchy texture of the fideo really makes an impression on whomever you serve this dish to.
Of course, a recipe with a short ingredient list is just calling for any kind of add-ins you may like (even if it takes away from its authenticity). Just keep in mind that homemade stock will always result in a better-tasting soup, but store-bought definitely works in a pinch. You could shred some cooked chicken or turkey for a heartier soup. Stir in a bunch of spinach or kale for more texture and a bright pop of color, or use up the basil, parsley, or dill you've got hanging out in your fridge or herb garden. For an extra-special touch, serve with a fried egg on top. A pinch of red pepper flakes provides a touch of heat. This is one of those kinds of recipes that can be adjusted to however you're feeling and whatever you have on hand. —The Editors
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