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What is Sopa de Fideo or Fideos Soup?
“Sopa” is the Spanish word for soup. “Fideo” is the Spanish word for noodle. Put ’em together and you’ve got Mexican noodle soup! Fideo soup is a Mexican noodle soup made with a tomato base broth that contains small noodles called fideo or vermicelli. It is popular in several parts of the world, including Mexico. It is a savory, somewhat smoky flavored soup that is perfect for cool fall days or on a cold winter night.
Why make Fideo soup in the Instant Pot?
The Instant Pot was practically made to make soup making easier and faster. It is truly a one pot meal. You can saute onions and other veggies. Cook noodles as the soup cooks. And generally cook most soups in less than 30 minutes. Since we got our Instant Pot, we can’t imagine making soups the old fashioned way!
Ingredients needed to make Sopa De Fideos
If you are making this fideo soup at home, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Roma or plum tomatoes - the heart of this tasty soup White onion - you could use a yellow onion if that’s what you have on hand Garlic cloves - added flavoring Spices - cumin, paprika, and salt Oil - great for sautéing the noodles and making sure they don’t stick. Fideo noodles / fideo pasta (vermicelli noodles)- thick and soaks up the broth when eating. Vegetable stock- adds a great flavorful base. Lime - Just a Squeeze! Fresh cilantro - flavorful seasoning and garnish
How to make Sopa De Fideo in the Instant Pot
It is very easy to make Instant Pot Sopa De Fideo. Here’s how to do it.
Place the diced tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a blender and blend until smooth. Press sauté mode of your Instant Pot. Once it gets hot, add the oil to the inner pot. Next, add the fideo noodles / fideo pasta and stir constantly for about 3 to 5 minutes or until they turn golden or light brown in color.
Pour tomato sauce over the noodles and stir. Let the mixture come to a slight boil. Next, add the vegetable stock, salt, cumin powder, paprika, and cilantro to noodle mixture and stir. Press cancel and place the lid on the Instant Pot. Set your Instant Pot to pressure cook for 4 minutes on high pressure. Once the timer goes off, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then do a quick-release of the remaining pressure. Ladle the soup into bowls. Squeeze lime juice into the soup and sprinkle with cilantro as desired. Serve hot .If you want to have fun with toppings, try a few chunks of avocado, or avocado slices, some crumbled queso fresco, or even a few air fryer tortilla chips
How to Make Sopa De Fideo on the Stove Top
If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can still make this delicious soup on the stove top. Here’s how to do it.
Start by blending the onions, tomatoes, and garlic until it is smooth. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and then add the noodles. Stir the noodles constantly as you toast them for about 3 to 5 minutes or until they become golden brown in color. Pour in the tomato mixture and vegetable broth. Stir it all together and bring the soup up to a light boil. Partially cover and allow the soup to simmer on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes or until the noodles are soft and soup has reduced some. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro and lime juice. Serve and enjoy!
Pro Tips and Tricks for Fideo Recipe
For best results, follow these tips:
Always toast the angel hair noodles first. This gives them a delicious extra flavor. Use only roma or plum tomatoes for the best consistency and taste in the soup. Use white or yellow onions, not red or other varieties. Don’t be afraid to season your soup. If the flavor doesn’t pop, add a bit more salt. Don’t over cook the soup, it only needs 4 minutes and a 5 minute natural release in an electric pressure cooker to be cooked to perfection. As your noodles sit in the broth it will continue to absorb the broth and you will need to add more water / broth when warming up again
Other soup recipes
Soup is a great meal on a cool or cold day. If you want some great ideas of soups you can serve your family, here are some of our favorites:
Black Bean Soup Broccoli Cheese Soup Wild Rice Soup
We also have an entire section devoted to soup recipes that you should check out. You are sure to find something that makes your belly rumble. More Mexican inspired recipes
Instant pot Rice and Beans Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Chalupa Spanish rice Refried beans Charro beans Tomatillo salsa Verde Vegan burrito bowl Telera Bread
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Always toast the noodles first. This gives them a delicious extra flavor.Use only roma or plum tomatoes for the best consistency and taste in the soup.Use white or yellow onions, not red or other varieties.Don’t be afraid to season your soup. If the flavor doesn’t pop, add a bit more salt.Don’t over cook the soup, it only needs 4 minutes and a 5 minute natural release in an electric pressure cooker to be cooked to perfection.As your noodles sit in the broth it will continue to absorb the broth and you will need to add more water / broth when warming up again
Instant Pot Ultra 6 Qt 10-in-1 Barilla Pasta, Fideo Cut Spaghetti, 16 Ounce (Pack of 16) Goya Fidelini Pasta, 7 Ounce Better Than Bouillon Organic Vegetable Base 16 Oz, Reduced Sodium (Original Version) McCormick Ground Cumin, 14 oz
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