Mexican Fideo Noodle Soup
Mexican Fideo Noodle Soup features thin, toasted noodles simmered in a smooth tomato and chicken broth that’s lightly garlicky with a gentle warmth. Each spoonful is comforting and balanced, with fresh cilantro adding a bright finish. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a soothing starter when you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Fideo Noodle Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a blender; pulse a few times to get the mixture moving, then blend until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- 2
Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; add the fideo pasta. Fry the pasta gently, stirring often, until golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 3
Pour the tomato mixture into a large saucepan; add the chicken broth and noodles. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the noodles are tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
- 4
Season with salt and pepper; stir in the cilantro and cook until warmed through.
- Calories 379.87 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 16.7 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 53.22 g 19%
- Total Fat 10.91 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 2.02 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.64 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 1295.33 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 3.47 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 4.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 64.34 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.84 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 397.3 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 105.4 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 14.17 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mexican Fideo Noodle Soup is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Coarse Salt, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 379.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Fideo Noodle Soup?
- It is a Mexican soup recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Mexican Fideo Noodle Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Coarse Salt, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Fideo Pasta. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican Fideo Noodle Soup?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Fideo Noodle Soup?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 379.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Fideo Noodle Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mexican Fideo Noodle Soup healthy?
- Mexican Fideo Noodle Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 379.87 calories and 16.7 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1295.33 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.02 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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