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Mexican Fideo Soup: Discover a Flavorful 30-Minute Recipe!

A flavorful and quick Mexican Fideo Soup that can be prepared in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 8 ounces fideo noodles or thin spaghetti, broken into pieces
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Add the ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika to the pot, stirring well to combine. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the fideo noodles to the pot and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until they start to turn golden.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through.
  6. Stir in the corn and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a creamier soup, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream or coconut milk during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • For added protein, include cooked shredded chicken or black beans.

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