Sopa de fideo Mexican tomato noodle soup
Toasted thin noodles simmered in a smoky tomato broth. Cheap, quick and loved by kids.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.54 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin and paprika in a blender until smooth.
- 2
Heat the oil in a deep pan over a medium heat. Add the noodles and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until deep golden brown. Watch closely as they burn fast.
2 min 30 s - 3
Pour in the tomato mixture. It will spit, so stand back. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until it darkens and smells rich.
5 min - 4
Dissolve the stock cube in the boiling water, add it and simmer for 8 minutes, until the noodles are soft.
8 min - 5
Season with black pepper. Squeeze in the lime juice, scatter with coriander and serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.