Chicken Fideo Soup Food

SOPA DE FIDEO CON POLLO ( MEXICAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP)

Steps:

• Combine first five ingredients in a large stockpot with enough water to cover; boil until done, about 30 minutes.
• Drain and reserve broth.
• While the chicken is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet.
• Sauté the fideo in oil a few minutes until lightly browned over medium heat.
• Add onion and bell pepper pieces and cook until onion is translucent.
• Add cooked vegetables and noodles to the cooked chicken pieces.
• Pour in some broth and tomato sauce, enough to cover everything (just a little for thicker stews, more for thinner soups), then cover and simmer until noodles are cooked through.
• Finish with more seasonings (cumin, salt, garlic, to taste).
• Can be garnished with cilantro and/or jalapeño.

CHICKEN FIDEO SOUP

Steps:

• Adjust a rack to the center position in the oven and heat to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil (for easy clean up). Spray non-stick olive oil spray on top.
• Place chicken breast on prepared baking sheet and salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breast. Bake chicken in the oven until cooked, about 20 minutes. Shred chicken with two forks and set aside.
• In a Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat. Add fideo and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Do not burn. Add onions and garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano, tomato paste, chipotle and stir to combine. Add broth and bring to a boil. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shredded chicken, cilantro, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Serve immediately and garnish with avocado, queso fresco and a lime wedge.

LEMON CHICKEN SOUP WITH SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, bring the chicken broth, lemon juice, bay leaf, and Parmesan rind, if using, to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Add the carrots and simmer until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• Add the broken pasta and cook until the pasta is tender, for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken and heat through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and the Parmesan rind and discard. Stir in 1/2 of the cheese and the parsley. Season with salt, to taste. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• *Cook's Note: You can use any short pasta from your pantry as a substitute for spaghetti.

FIDEO

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the fideo, and fry until browned. Pour in half of the can of tomato sauce, and 1 cup of the water. Season with cumin, garlic salt and chili powder, and stir to blend. Bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid has almost evaporated.
• Stir in the remaining tomato sauce and water. Cover, and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the fideo is tender, and the sauce has thickened.

FIDEO SOUP

Steps:

• In large saucepan or stockpot heat the oil or butter. Add pasta and saute until golden, stirring frequently and being careful not to burn. Stir in chiles and cook for 2 minutes longer. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, garlic, onion, water and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth. Add tomato puree and stock to browned pasta. Cook over medium-low heat until the noodles soften and the flavors meld, about 15 minutes. Serve hot with the sliced avocado and cilantro as garnish.

CHICKEN FIDEO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Add onion and sauté 2 minutes until just beginning to soften. Add carrots, celery (including leaves) and thyme and sauté 4 minutes.
• Add chicken, salt, pepper and 4 cups chicken stock. Partially cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
• While soup is simmering, cook Fideo according to package directions in remaining broth until al dente. Reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid before draining pasta. Drain pasta and transfer to a medium bowl and toss with remaining olive oil. Cover and set aside.
• Just before serving, add Fideo to Dutch oven. Stir and remove from heat.
• Add lemon zest, lemon juice, nutmeg. If soup is too thick, add a little bit of the reserved cooking liquid to desired consistency.
• To serve, divide Fideo among individual serving bowls and top with hot soup. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
• Garnish with additional fresh cracked pepper and fresh parsley and thyme if desired. Serve with hot crusty bread and/or a crisp, garden salad for a light and delicious meal. Enjoy!

SOPA DE FIDEOS (MEXICAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP)

Steps:

• Puree the onions, garlic and tomatoes in a food processor, adding a little water if needed. Heat 3 tablespoons of melted lard or oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Slowly pour in the vegetable liquid, being careful to avoid spattering.
• Add saffron and chili powder, if using them. Simmer gently, partly covered, for 10 minutes. Add the chicken soup and simmer gently, partly covered, for about 20 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper and add the chicken, keeping the soup warm over very low heat.
• Heat the remaining oil in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the noodles and saute, turning them gently, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels. The soup can be prepared to this point up to 30 minutes before finishing and serving.
• Bring the soup to a simmer. Add the noodles and cook until tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately, garnishing each portion with a sprig of cilantro. Pass the other garnishes at the table.