Low Sodium Hearty Fideo Soup

Warm up your soul with this Low Sodium Hearty Fideo Soup, a flavor-packed, heart-healthy twist on a classic comfort dish. This recipe showcases lightly toasted fideo pasta simmered in a vibrant, salt-free vegetable broth enriched with aromatic cumin, paprika, and garlic. Packed with nutrient-dense vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers, this soup offers wholesome nourishment in every spoonful. A touch of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime add a zesty finish, making it both satisfying and refreshing. Perfect for a low-sodium diet, this 45-minute one-pot meal delivers bold flavors without the extra salt, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or cozy lunches.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 7 ounces Fideo pasta
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 whole Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Carrot, diced
• 2 stalks Celery stalks, diced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 6 cups Salt-free vegetable broth
• 1 14.5 ounce can Diced tomatoes, low sodium
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole Lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the fideo pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and toasted, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the toasted fideo from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Add the carrot and celery to the pot and continue to sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste, mixing well, and cook for 2 minutes to enhance its flavor.

Step 5

Pour in the salt-free vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Add the zucchini and red bell pepper to the pot, followed by the toasted fideo. Simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta and vegetables are cooked through.

Step 8

Stir in the fresh cilantro and adjust seasoning as needed, keeping in mind the low sodium requirement.

Step 9

Serve hot with lime wedges, allowing each person to add a squeeze of lime to their taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2536.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1334.8

Total Fat 34.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 311.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 35.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 362.1mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 2958.0mg	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: 22.9%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 66.6%