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instant pot sopa de fideo topped with fresh cilantro leaves in two white soup bowls
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Sopa De Fideo (Instant Pot Recipe)

Sopa de fideo is an easy Instant Pot version of Mexican noodle soup. This savory soup comes together quickly and easily so you can have a cozy soup even on the busiest of nights!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: Hispanic, Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 5-6 large ripe roma tomatoes quartered
  • 1 small white onion peeled & quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 heaping tsp ground cumin
  • 6 oz fideo pasta
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • salt to taste
  • fresh cilantro leaves + more for garnish
  • lime wedges for serving
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Instructions

  • Add the liner to your Instant Pot, and set aside.
  • Add the tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a blender then blend together until completely smooth.
    5-6 large ripe roma tomatoes, 1 small white onion, 3 cloves garlic
  • Press the 'saute' button, and add the oil to the pot. When hot add the pasta and cook, stirring often, just until it's slightly toasted- roughly 3-5 minutes.
    6 oz fideo pasta, 1 tbsp canola oil
  • Pour the sauce into the pot, stirring to combine, and let it come to a boil.
  • Press the 'cancel' button then add the broth, salt, cumin, paprika, and cilantro to the pot. Stir everything together to evenly combine.
    1 heaping tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 4 cups chicken broth, salt, fresh cilantro leaves
  • Add the lid turning to close, and set the vent valve to the 'sealed' position. Pressure cook on HIGH for 4 minutes. Carefully open the vent valve, avoiding the hot steam), to perform a quick release.
  • Ladle the warm soup into bowls and serve with a garnish of fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges on the side.
    lime wedges

Notes

  • Stir the sauce while you are bringing it to a boil, scrapping a sturdy wooden spoon against the bottom of the Pot so it doesn't stick. If it sticks, you will get the burn notice on the pot.
  • Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste. You might want to taste it after the soup cooks and add any additional seasoning.
  • Not a fan of cilantro? Substitute fresh parsley or skip it all together.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg