Sopa de Fideo with Lime‑Infused Noodles
Thin vermicelli simmered in a light tomato broth, finished with lime zest and avocado slices.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 100 g Vermicelli (fideo) noodles
- 2 medium Ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups Low‑sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup White onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- ½ medium Avocado, sliced
- ½ teaspoon Salt(optional)
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat (2 min). Add the onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes, then pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- 3
Add the vermicelli noodles, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 8‑10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
- 4
Season with salt, pepper, and lime zest; stir to combine and remove from heat.
- 5
Divide the soup into two bowls, top each with avocado slices, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
325
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 81 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 7.5 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
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