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Authentic Mexican Fideo

Mexican Fideo Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 298
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fideo noodles
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • Lime wedges, chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil over medium heat, add fideo noodles, and toast for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until deep golden brown.
  2. Reduce heat to medium‑low, add onion, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until onion is soft.
  3. Add tomato sauce, broth, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium‑high heat.
  4. Lower heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until noodles are tender.
  5. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with lime, cilantro, and queso fresco.

Notes

This soup thickens as it sits; add a splash of broth or water when reheating. For a spicier version, sauté a minced serrano pepper along with the onion.