Mexican Pasta Sopa
Warm, comforting, and bursting with authentic flavors, Mexican Pasta Sopa is a beloved traditional dish that combines simplicity with bold, hearty tastes. Featuring tender toasted vermicelli pasta simmered in a vibrant tomato puree made from ripe Roma tomatoes, garlic, and onion, this savory soup is elevated with the addition of your choice of vegetable or chicken stock. Perfectly seasoned with salt and a touch of black pepper, it’s a family-friendly meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro, creamy avocado slices, and zesty lime wedges for a touch of brightness that takes this dish to the next level. Whether served as a light meal or a starter, this easy-to-make Mexican comfort food is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Vermicelli pasta (or small pasta like fideo)
- 3 large Roma tomatoes
- 0.5 medium White onion
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 4 cups Vegetable stock or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- optional Avocado slices (optional, for serving)
- optional Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Add the Roma tomatoes, half an onion, and garlic cloves to a blender. Blend until smooth to create a tomato puree. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
Add the vermicelli pasta to the pot and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the pasta is golden brown and lightly toasted. Be careful not to burn it.
Pour the tomato puree into the pot with the toasted pasta. Stir to coat the pasta evenly in the puree and cook for 2 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Add the vegetable stock (or chicken stock), salt, and ground black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is fully cooked but still slightly firm (al dente).
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve with avocado slices and lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.9 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4544 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.6 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1974 mg | 42% | |
*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.
