Comforting Mexican noodle soup (Print-Friendly Version)
A warm Mexican soup with fideo noodles, tomato sauce, and fragrant herbs for a cozy meal.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pasta
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113 grams fideo noodles
→ Liquids
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960 milliliters chicken broth
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240 milliliters tomato sauce
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Juice of 1 lime
→ Produce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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120 milliliters chopped onion (about ½ cup)
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120 milliliters fresh cilantro, chopped (about ½ cup)
→ Oils & Seasoning
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15 milliliters olive oil (1 tablespoon)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
# Detailed Directions:
01 -
Chop onions, mince garlic, and have all ingredients ready.
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Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Incorporate minced garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute.
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Pour in tomato sauce followed by chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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Add fideo noodles to the simmering broth and cook approximately 5 minutes until slightly softened.
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Adjust salt and pepper according to taste.
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Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve hot.
# Helpful Advice:
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For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
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For a more substantial meal, add shredded cooked chicken.
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Adjust the quantity of tomato sauce to your desired flavor intensity.