Vegan Hearty Fideo Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Vegan Hearty Fideo Soup, a soul-soothing plant-based take on a classic comfort dish. This vibrant soup features toasted fideo noodles simmered in a flavorful broth infused with smoky paprika, cumin, and oregano. Packed with tender vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious. A garnish of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime adds a bright, zesty finish that perfectly balances the rich, tomato-based broth. Quick to prepare in under an hour and ideal for feeding a group, this vegan soup is a filling and wholesome option for chilly nights or casual dinners. Serve it with crusty bread or enjoy it on its own—either way, it’s a bowl of pure comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 200 grams fideo noodles
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
• 1500 milliliters vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 large lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the fideo noodles and toast them for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until they turn golden brown.

Step 3

Remove the toasted fideo noodles from the pot and set them aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, including their juices, and cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 8

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 9

Add the cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 10

Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for 10 minutes.

Step 11

Add the toasted fideo noodles back into the pot and cook for another 7-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.

Step 12

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Step 13

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Step 14

Enjoy your warm and hearty vegan fideo soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2892.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1950.3

Total Fat 60.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 8mg	0%
Sodium 6580.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 309.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.6g	0%
Total Sugars 60.0g
Protein 65.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 603.3mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 5487.5mg	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: 26.6%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 60.7%