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Sopa Seca de Fideo

Sopa Seca de Fideo in white bowl garnished with sour cream and cilantro
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Sopa Seca de Fideo is a classical Mexican dish that translates to Dry Soup with Noodle.   While this dish is generally made with pieces of smoked meat or chicken, it can easily be made to fit a vegetarian or vegan diet.  This recipe highlights the toasted noodles in a subtle smoky,  spicy base of Chipotle in Adobo with chunky tomato base.  Easy to prepare and ready in 30 minutes or less.

Ingredients

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  • 114 grams (4 ounces) of Angel Hair Pasta Nest, broken up OR
    • 114 grams (4 ounces) of Fideo Noodle
  • **800 grams (About 3 Cups) 7-Medium Roma Tomatoes, roasted, peeled and chopped into chunks OR 
  • 800 grams (2 – 15 oz. cans) Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • 202 grams (1 1/2 Cups) Chopped Onion
  • 13 grams (1 Tablespoon) Fresh Garlic, minced or 1 Tablespoon of Roasted Garlic
  • 10 grams (2 teaspoons) Olive Oil
  • 468 grams (2 Cups) Chicken Stock
  • 425 grams (15 Ounces) Smoked Chicken Breast OR
  • 425 grams (15 Ounces Smoked) Chicken Legs , meat removed from bones and pulled into large chunks
  • 30 grams (1 1/2 Tablespoons) Chipotle with Adobo Sauce, minced *(SEE Storing leftover Chipotle)
  • (400 grams) 14 oz. Tomato Sauce
  • <1 gram (1 1 /2 teaspoons) dried Mexican Oregano
  • 2 grams (1 teaspoon) Ground Coriander
  • Salt and Pepper to taste ( About 4 grams or 1/2 teaspoon of Kosher Salt)

GARNISH:

  • Minced Cilantro
  • Finely Grated Cheddar Cheese (Optional)
  • Sour Cream (Optional)

Instructions

  1.  PREHEAT the oven to 350 degrees.  On a nonstick baking sheet, toast the noodles until golden brown about 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. **OPTIONAL STEP TO MAKE YOUR OWN FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES: Preheat a grill pan or sheet pan and roast the washed tomatoes until the skin begins to blacken and blister, about 10 to 15 minutes. Take care not to over roast the tomatoes. You want to keep the tomatoes on the firmer side. Once they have cooled, peel off the skin and chop the tomatoes into large chunks and side aside in a bowl. 
  3. OR for a quicker alternative use (400 grams) 2 -15 oz cans of Fire Roasted Tomatoes.
  4. Heat a large Dutch Oven or 8 quart pot over med-low heat.   Once the pot is heated, add the olive oil.   Add the onions and saute until the onions begin to soften and slightly golden.   (The onions will cook in a smaller amount of oil if the lid is placed on the pot. 
  5. Add the garlic to the softened onions and continue to cook for about another 5 minutes.  But keep a watchful eye, taking care that the garlic doesn’t burn.
  6. Incorporate the broth and roasted tomatoes, and bring to a boil.   If you are preparing this ahead, you can turn off and let rest until 15 minutes before serving. Once you are ready to finish off and serve, bring the soup back up to a boil and proceed to the next step.
  7. STIR IN the chicken, tomato sauce, chipotle, oregano, coriander and toasted pasta (Fideos).  Season with salt and pepper to taste. (About 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.) 
  8. Cook until noodles are tender, about 8-10 minutes.  The soup will become thick like a stew at this point.  This is normal.  However, if you would like your soup a little thinner, add additional chicken broth or water to desired consistency.  
  9. GARNISH AND SERVE with Sour Cream and/or Grated Cheddar Cheese. Sprinkle with minced Cilantro.

Notes

  • CHEF’S NOTES:  If you are in a pinch, you can easily use canned Fire Roasted Tomatoes. I prefer to roast my own, as the texture is firmer.  But my favorite go to brand is Muir Glen Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes.  They have a sweeter flavor than most other brands and tend to have less acidity.
  • Smoked chicken drumsticks can be substituted with smoked chicken thighs or smoked turkey thighs.  For a lower calorie version, use smoked chicken or turkey breast may be used.  This option is desirable if you are following Weight Watchers.
  • Whole foods Market has smoked poultry items readily available. If you can’t find smoked poultry, you can substitute with roasted chicken.
  • For Weight Watcher Smart Points (WWSP):
    • 5 Points, for a 1 1/2 cup serving, if made with drums or thighs.  Does not include garnish.
    • 3 Points, for a 1 1/2 Cup Serving, if made with chicken or turkey breast.  Does not include garnish.
    • For Garnish:
  • 1 Tablespoon Sour Cream add 1 Point
  • 1/2 ounce Grated Cheddar Cheese add 2 Points*
  • Cilantro = 0 Points

*A quick note about grated cheese.  I like to shred my cheese on a fine micro-plane grater.  You will get a lot more volume for the same weight of grated cheese, which allows you to to spread it around more liberally.  It will also melt much easier.

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