Dairy-Free Hearty Fideo Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Dairy-Free Hearty Fideo Soup, a flavorful twist on a traditional classic. This vibrant one-pot meal pairs golden-toasted fideo noodles with a medley of wholesome vegetables, like diced potatoes, zucchini, and sweet corn, all simmered in a fragrant tomato-based broth seasoned with cumin, coriander, and a hint of garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dairy-free soup is hearty yet light, offering a cozy bite in every spoonful. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a zesty squeeze of lime, it’s an easy, plant-based dish that’s ready in just under an hour and serves six. Whether you're catering to dietary preferences or simply craving comfort food, this recipe delivers rich flavor and nourishment in every bowl.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 7 ounces fideo noodles
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 2 large, diced carrot
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 1 large, peeled and diced potato
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cut into wedges for serving lime

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 2

Stir in the minced garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the fideo noodles to the pot and toast them by stirring frequently for about 3-4 minutes until they are slightly golden.

Step 4

Pour in the tomato sauce and vegetable broth, stirring well to combine.

Step 5

Add the diced zucchini, diced potato, frozen corn, and the bay leaf to the pot.

Step 6

Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and coriander. Stir everything together.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables and noodles are tender.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3374.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2388.3

Total Fat 64.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.0g
Cholesterol 9mg	0%
Sodium 8836.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 401.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.6g	0%
Total Sugars 74.4g
Protein 71.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 641.9mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 6590.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.6%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 64.9%