How to make Sopa de Fideo Easy Recipe for Mexican Fideo Soup

fideo pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while spaghetti is more accessible.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Yellow squash is similar in texture, while cabbage is often cheaper.

Turn on the pot and set it to medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil once the pot is hot.

Add 7 ounces of fideo noodles and stir occasionally to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.

After frying the noodles, add sliced 1/2 small white onion and stir for about 2-3 minutes until it gets a golden color.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and stir.

Add 1 can of tomato sauce and 4 cups of warm water, then stir again.

Add 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon and a little bunch of cilantro.

Cover the pot and let it cook for about 10 minutes.

Check the soup after 10 minutes to see if it's ready to serve.

Serve the soup with queso fresco, a little lime juice, and more cilantro.

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