Sopa de Fideo with Ground Beef and Beans

Here’s a hearty, flavorful Sopa de Fideo with Ground Beef and Beans — a comforting Mexican noodle soup with savory beef, tender beans, and delicate fideo noodles in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for a cozy meal!

🍜 Sopa de Fideo with Ground Beef and Beans

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (or 2 cups fresh tomatoes, pureed)

• 6 cups beef broth or water

• 1½ cups fideo noodles (thin vermicelli or broken spaghetti)

• 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans or black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

• Lime wedges (optional, for serving)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the beef:

   • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

   • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.

   • Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.

2. Add tomatoes and spices:

   • Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes.

3. Add broth and noodles:

   • Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.

   • Add fideo noodles and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until noodles are tender, about 7–10 minutes.

4. Add beans:

   • Stir in drained beans and cook just until heated through.

5. Serve:

   • Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

📝 Tips:

• Toast the fideo noodles in a dry skillet before adding to the soup for a nuttier flavor.

• Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for some heat.

• Serve with warm corn tortillas or crusty bread.