Homemade Fideo Soup {Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker}
Why Cooking and Friendship are the Perfect Combinations
You guys all know that I love to cook, but this recipe really does bring up the perfect point of why cooking with someone is always a lot of fun. Creating in the kitchen with family members or friends always results in conversation, laughter and some delicious taste-testing!
And while it’s fun to cook alone, it’s always better with someone by your side. This recipe, along with other favorite recipes in my stash, has taught me that friendships can grow anywhere, even in the kitchen.
If you have the chance to share your love of food and cooking with someone, please do. Just as it made a lifelong impact on me, it’s certain to do the same for those that you share your talent with as well. Having hospitality and opening your home can lead to so many blessings!
Okay, now that we’ve got that understood, let’s talk a little bit about this delicious homemade soup!
What are Fideo Noodles?
The term fideo is a Spanish word that translates to “noodles.” They’re made of durum wheat and water and are then cut thin and dried.
The pasta can be prepared a few different ways. One method is to make it with the durum wheat and water, cut it and let it dry out while the another method can be to make it with the same ingredients, dry it, fry it up in oil then prepare to eat.
You can’t go wrong with either method. The main aspect of the Spanish noodle is that it’s very thin.
Personally- I cheat a tad and just buy the noddles already fixed. #lifehack
(Pair With Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas!)
Can this dish be made vegan-friendly?
If you opt to use the vegetable stock instead of the chicken stock listed below, then this dish would be a great option for vegans to enjoy. And for those of you with soy allergies, this dish is also soy free!
What other dishes would pair well with this Fideo soup?
Why not have a Mexican themed night? You can pair it with these delicious Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn Nachos, this Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad or treat your taste buds with this Air Fryer Crustless Mini Taco Quiche.
If you’re asking me, you can never have too many authentic Mexican dishes to treat you and your family. Why wait for Taco Tuesday when you have the power to cook anything Mexican any time you want? And when you can use your Instant Pot or your Air Fryer instead of your stove, these recipes become just that much more simple!
Are you ready for this delicious and hearty recipe?!
Homemade Fideo Soup (Soy Free)
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Serves – 6 to 8
Ingredients
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1 (8 oz.) dry Fideo Noodles
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add 1 (28 oz.) can of Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 fat cloves of Garlic, chopped
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1 teaspoon of ground Cumin
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1 teaspoon of Paprika
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6 cups of Vegetable or Chicken Stock
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Salt and Pepper to Taste
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2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
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Cilantro and Lime wedges to garnish
La Moderna Pasta Coil FideoBarilla Fideo Cut Spaghetti Pasta 16 oz. (Pack of 2)Q&Q Vermicelli Pasta (Fideo) (Pack of 6) (Original – 5oz Box)
Instructions to cook Fideo soup
Turn the Instant Pot on the “Sauté” mode and let it heat for a couple of minutes. When it says ‘HOT’, add a tablespoon of olive oil.
Add dry fideo noodles and let it toast for 2 to 3 minutes, till it is a fragrant and dark golden in color. Remove it to a plate to cool and keep aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the instant pot insert. Add the chopped onions and garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly soft and fragrant.
Add the can of fire roasted crushed tomatoes along with the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Give it a good mix.
Add the chicken or vegetable stock.
Blend everything using an immersion blender. (Or dump the contents of the instant pot into a regular blender. Blend it and return it back to the instant pot insert).
Add the toasted fideo noodles.
Turn off “Sauté” mode. Attach the lid, ensuring the pressure valve is in the “Sealing” position.
Select the “Pressure Cook” mode. Adjust the time with the “- / +” to 2 minutes.
When Instant Pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally.
Check and adjust seasoning.
Serve hot with a generous squeeze of lime juice and some chopped cilantro.
Adding the lime juice and the cilantro at the end adds such a nice refreshing flavor. If you’re looking for a delicious dinner option that will have everyone asking for seconds, a giant bowl of this Fideo soup is the perfect answer.
As I mentioned above, make it a family event to cook together and create. The memories of cooking and creating together will create a bond that will never be forgotten. When you cook together as a family, time just slows down and nothing else really matters.
Have you ever had homemade Fideo soup?
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Homemade Fideo Soup {Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker}
Fideo soup is full of flavor and a hearty meal that feeds the whole family with leftovers to spare. It is a true Mexican entree that sure to please even those who have never tried it.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz.) dry Fideo Noodles
- 1 (28 oz.) can of Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 fat cloves of Garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon of Paprika
- 6 cups of Vegetable or Chicken Stock
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
- Cilantro and Lime wedges to garnish
Instructions
1. Turn the Instant Pot on the “Sauté” mode and let it heat for a couple of minutes. When it says ‘HOT’, add a tablespoon of olive oil
2. Add dry fideo noodles and let it toast for 2 to 3 minutes, till it is a fragrant and dark golden in color. Remove it to a plate to cool and keep aside.
3. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the instant pot insert. Add the chopped onions and garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly soft and fragrant
4. Add the can of fire roasted crushed tomatoes along with the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Give it a good mix
5. Add the chicken or vegetable stock.
6. Blend everything using an immersion blender. (Or dump the contents of the instant pot into a regular blender. Blend it and return it back to the instant pot insert).
7. Add the toasted fideo noodles.
8. Turn off “Sauté” mode. Attach the lid, ensuring the pressure valve is in the “Sealing” position.
9. Select the “Pressure Cook” mode. Adjust the time with the “- / +” to 2 minutes.
10. When Instant Pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally.
11. Check and adjust seasoning.
12. Serve hot with a generous squeeze of lime juice and some chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 119Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 145mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 4g
