Description
A comforting and flavorful Mexican soup that’s perfect for a quick dinner or cozy meal. This Sopa de Fideo con Carne combines tender ground beef, toasted fideo noodles, and a rich tomato-based broth for a satisfying and hearty dish. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a warm healthy snack, or simple food ideas for the family, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups fideo noodles
4 cups beef broth
1 cup tomato sauce
2 medium tomatoes chopped
1 small onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 medium potatoes diced
1 bell pepper chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
2 cups water
Instructions
1. Chop all vegetables including onion, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, and bell pepper.
2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned.
3. Add onion and garlic to the beef and sauté until soft and fragrant.
4. Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato sauce, then simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a separate pan, toast the fideo noodles in a bit of oil until golden brown.
6. Add the toasted noodles to the pot and mix well.
7. Pour in beef broth and water, then bring to a boil.
8. Add potatoes, bell peppers, salt, pepper, and cumin.
9. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until noodles and potatoes are tender.
10. Stir in fresh cilantro and let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Toast the fideo noodles until golden for the best flavor and texture.
Avoid overcooking the noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy.
Adjust broth consistency when reheating by adding a little water or broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy dinner, sopa de fideo, mexican soup, comfort food, quick meal