Dairy-Free Hearty Fideo Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Dairy-Free Hearty Fideo Soup, a comforting and vibrant dish that's packed with wholesome vegetables, toasted noodles, and bold flavors. This plant-based take on the traditional Mexican soup features tender fideo noodles simmered in a rich tomato and vegetable broth, accented with aromatic spices like cumin and coriander. Ingredients like zucchini, potato, and carrots make each bite satisfyingly chunky and delightful, while a garnish of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime brighten the flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder is ready in just an hour and serves up to six, making it a versatile option for family meals or meal prepping. Bursting with savory goodness and completely dairy-free, this hearty soup is a must-try for lovers of comforting, healthy recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 ounces fideo noodles
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 2 large, diced carrot
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium, diced zucchini
- 1 large, peeled and diced potato
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cut into wedges for serving lime
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the fideo noodles to the pot and toast them by stirring frequently for about 3-4 minutes until they are slightly golden.
Pour in the tomato sauce and vegetable broth, stirring well to combine.
Add the diced zucchini, diced potato, frozen corn, and the bay leaf to the pot.
Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and coriander. Stir everything together.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables and noodles are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.9 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 8837 mg | 384% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 401.8 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.6 g | 188% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.4 g | ||
| Protein | 71.7 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 642 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 6590 mg | 140% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
