Traditional Mexican Fideo Soup with Ground Beef (Sopa de Fideo con Carne Molida)

fideo noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Spaghetti is more accessible and has a similar texture.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Bouillon cubes provide flavor at a lower cost.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: pureed tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Canned diced tomatoes can be less expensive and used directly.

Brown the ground beef in a large pot.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until softened.

Prepare the salsa by blending tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, chicken bouillon, and water.

Add the salsa to the pot with the beef and stir.

Pour in hot water and bring to a boil.

Add the fideo noodles, potato, carrot, and zucchini to the pot.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer until noodles are tender.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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