Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Tomato-Chile Noodle Soup
Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Tomato-Chile Noodle Soup delivers a rich, cozy broth with lightly toasted noodles that soak up a silky tomato and serrano puree. The gentle heat and savory chicken stock are balanced by salty Cotija and fresh herbs for a simple yet nostalgic bowl. Serve it as a comforting lunch or a warming weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Tomato-Chile Noodle Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Place 1/2 cup chicken stock, tomatoes, onion, serrano chile, and garlic in a blender and blend until smooth.
- 2
Strain the tomato sauce into a bowl and set aside.
- 3
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- 4
Add the pasta and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- 5
Pour the tomato sauce into the saucepan over the noodles, add the parsley and the remaining chicken stock, and season with salt.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the noodles are soft, about 20 minutes.
- 7
Sprinkle with Cotija cheese.
- Calories 295.94 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 12.94 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 33.3 g 12%
- Total Fat 13.26 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.24 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 18.31 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 906.24 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 2.6 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 195.35 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.01 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 270.84 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 176.17 mcg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin C 47.79 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Tomato Chile Noodle Soup is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Cotija Cheese, Fideo Pasta, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 295.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Tomato-Chile Noodle Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Cotija Cheese, Fideo Pasta, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Tomato-Chile Noodle Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 295.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Tomato-Chile Noodle Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Tomato-Chile Noodle Soup healthy?
- Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Tomato-Chile Noodle Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 295.94 calories and 12.94 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 906.24 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.24 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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