Sopa de Fideo With Chicken
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The Sopa de Fideo with Chicken is a delicious Mexican type of Soup. It is loaded with flavor and is incredibly comforting. This soup is a combination of toasted noodles with Chicken and a mix of vegetables. This makes a filling, deliciously comforting, and hearty soup. This dish is the perfect choice for a cozy night in or to take to a potluck or buffet-type dinner.
The flavor combination is going to put a smile on your face and on the face of each person eating with you.
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Bell peppers, carrots, and celery in a savory broth create a popular and comforting soup. A Mexican treat that all will love and want time after time.
The Fideo is a type of pasta like a vermicelli, this is often made with wheat flour and then toasted before adding to the soup.
The combination of all these ingredients creates a soup that is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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Why do I love Sopa de Fideo With Chicken?
Sopa de Fideo With Chicken is a popular and comforting Mexican soup that is loved by many. It is a simple yet flavorful dish that is easy to make and is perfect for a cozy night in.
How do I serve Sopa de Fideo with Chicken?
This is most often served in a bowl and then garnished with onions, cheese, Sour Cream or chopped cilantro. This is often served with warmed tortillas or crusty bread.
Are there any variations that I can try for this dish?
You could add in beef broth rather than chicken to make it a heartier Soup. Add in a can of diced tomatoes and change up some of the spice. Switch the spice to Cumin or Oregano for a different flavor profile.
Ingredients:
- Chicken drumsticks skin on
- Olive oil
- Fideo noodles
- Water
- Tomato paste
- Garlic powder
- Chicken knorr seasoning
- Salt to taste
How Do You Make Sopa de Fideo With Chicken:
Step 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2. Fry the chicken in the oil with salt to taste until the skin is crispy and it is mostly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the fideo noodles to the pot in the remaining oil. Toast the noodles until they are golden brown.
Step 4. Pour the water into the pot.
Then, add the tomato paste.
Then, add the garlic powder.
Lastly, add the knorr seasoning.
Stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 5. Return the chicken to the pot, cover it, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 6. Turn the heat off and let sit 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Sopa de Fideo With Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 Chicken drumsticks skin on
- 4 Tbsp. Olive oil
- 7 oz. Fideo noodles
- 6 C. Water
- 3 Tbsp. Tomato paste
- 2 tsp. Garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Chicken knorr seasoning
- Salt to taste
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
- Fry the chicken in the oil with salt to taste until the skin is crispy and it is mostly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and add the fideo noodles to the pot in the remaining oil. Toast the noodles until they are golden brown.
- Pour the water, tomato paste, garlic powder and knorr seasoning into the pot and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pot, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and let sit 10-15 minutes before serving.
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How should I store Sopa de Fideo with Chicken?
You should cool the soup completely to room temperature. You can then place the soup into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 4 days.
Can I store this Soup in the freezer?
Yes, this is freezer friendly. You need to be sure that it is cooled to room temperature. Then place the soup into a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How does this Sopa de Fideo with Chicken get reheated?
The easiest way to reheat this is to put it into a Soup Pot and reheat it on the stovetop. You could also heat it in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, as a single serving bowl.
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