Low Carb Fideo – Mexican Noodle Soup

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What is Fideo?

The word fideo refers to the noodles used in the soup. Typically they are a shorter, skinnier version of spaghetti.

Fideo is often referred to as “Mexican baby food” or as the original Mexican ramen. However, my first experience with fideo was in Spain while I was volunteering at a school for 1-4 year olds. Guess what they served the babies?! Fideo, por su puesto. (Fideo, of course).

Traditional Fideo vs. Low Carb Fideo

Even though my parents had not tasted the comfort food that is fideo, I wanted to be able to share in the comfort with them – but sans carbs (carb is a four-letter word at my parents house!). So I set out to find a low carb fideo noodle.

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This is when I happened upon the shirataki noodle made from mushrooms (*note: the recipe used shirataki noodles made from tofu since that is what my mom found at her grocery store).

The shirataki noodle is very low in carbs and has no sugar.

Recipe Ingredients

The following photo shows you all the ingredients you will need for this recipe. For details on measurements, see the recipe below.

How to Use Shirataki in Fideo

With a traditional fideo recipe you crisp the noodles first by a light fry or sauté. The directions on the shirataki noodle package instruct you to rinse and drain and then dry fry the noodles.

In the recipe below, I did not cook the shirataki noodles ahead of time. I simply rinsed them and allowed them to drain while cooking the soup ingredients. I then added them to the heated pot and cooked them slightly within the pot with the tomato base (before adding the water).

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I was curious if shirataki noodles would stand up to that method of cooking and was pleasantly surprised that they did.

Even though slightly less crunchy, the shirataki noodles didn’t soak up all the liquid like regular fideo noodles do, which I was also happy about.

Ideas for Additions or Substitutions to Low Carb Fideo

Sopa de fideo is really simple and extremely flexible. You can add meat or fish or make it vegetarian. A variety of different vegetables or beans can be added.

During tomato season, fresh heirloom tomatoes can be used instead of canned tomatoes (*note: make sure and add tomato paste if using canned tomatoes).

Many different seasoning blends can be used in the soup, from spicy to mild. Fideo is a definite plus to add to your weeknight recipe repertoire!

Cooking Tips for Best Flavor

1. I typically like to prepare all my mis en place (each ingredient in separate little bowls) first. I like onion, so I didn’t dice too finely- I just cut the onion in fourths and used my mandolin to slice the onion but you can dice as finely/ coarsely as you prefer. The noodles I used had instructions to rinse and fry before use, but I didn’t fry the noodles first before using them in this recipe- just rinsed and let them drain out while I was completing the next steps.
2. Traditional fideo is shorter noodles, so you could cut the shirataki before adding to the pot, or while cooking in the pot for a more authentic experience.
3. If you are adding pre-cooked meat or vegetables, add them before covering with water. Depending on the type of vegetables you add, this may require simmering for a longer time.
4. Add salt and bouillon to taste. I like 1 tsp salt and 2 tsp bouillon.
5. Serve with lime and a cold beverage!

¡Buen Provecho!

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