Sopa Seca De Fideos (Mexican Dry Soup)

Sopa seca de fideo in a blue and white plate

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Sopa Seca De Fideos (Mexican Dry Soup)

Sopa Seca De Fideos, also known as Mexican Dry Soup or Mexican Noodles Soup, is a traditional Mexican dish that features pasta cooked in a flavorful tomato-based broth.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

In the oven15

Total Time40

Course: Side dishes

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 433kcal

Author: Gabriela

Ingredients

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium white onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves peeled and roughly chopped
8 ounces uncooked fine vermicelli (fideos) or angel hair pasta
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 chile chipotle en adobo, roughly chopped
1 cup crushed tomatoes about 8 ounces
salt to taste
1 cup shredded cheese plus ¼ cup extra cheese for garnishing Chihuahua cheese, mild Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Asadero, or even queso fresco.

Optional Garnish:

1 sliced avocado
¾ cup Mexican cream or sour cream or Crème fraîche

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F. Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with oil and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic and cook until translucent.
Add the uncooked fideos (or vermicelli pasta) and cook, turning them with tongs, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Make sure they don't burn.
Add the crushed tomatoes and chile chipotle and mix to incorporate. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the broth and salt to taste. Cover the pan and cook over a low flame until the liquid has been absorbed, for about 8 to 10 minutes.
Transfer the pasta to the baking dish, and generously sprinkle the grated cheese over the surface. Gently cover the dish with foil, allowing some room for air circulation.
Place it in the oven and bake for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely and the casserole is heated throughout.
Serve warm, topping each portion with a little more cheese, Mexican crema, and a few slices of avocado.

Notes

Add Chipotle pepper according to your taste.
Serve the dish as main course, next to beans and a salad, or as a side dish, next to grilled meats, roasted vegetables etc. this dish is great for a potluck or buffet.

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