Spicy Chorizo Fideo Soup

Spicy Chorizo Fideo Soup

45 mins
medium
4 servings

A flavorful and satisfying spicy chorizo fideo soup, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. This recipe combines tender fideo pasta with savory chorizo, black beans, and a vibrant tomato-based salsa.

ChorizoEasyFideoSoupVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Large Pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 4.00 cupsLow-Sodium Chicken Broth(Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.)
  • 1.00 can (15 oz)Black Beans(Drain and rinse.)
  • 1.00 can (15 oz)Diced Tomatoes(Fire-roasted preferred.)
  • 0.25 mediumWhite Onion(Finely chopped.)
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic Cloves(Minced.)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsChili Powder(Adjust to taste.)
  • 1.00 teaspoonDried Oregano(Mexican oregano preferred.)
  • 1.00 to tasteSalt(Season to taste.)
  • 1.00 to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground.)
  • 1.00 tablespoonVegetable Oil(For frying the chorizo.)
  • 8.00 ouncesChorizo(Remove casings, crumble.)
  • 4.00 ouncesFideo Pasta(Broken into 2-inch pieces.)
  • 1.00 servingCrema(Optional topping.)
  • 1.00 servingQueso Fresco(Crumbled.)
  • 1.00 servingAvocado(Sliced.)
  • 1.00 servingChopped Onion(For garnish.)
  • 1.00 servingChopped Cilantro(For garnish.)
  • 1.00 servingCrushed Red Pepper(For garnish.)
  • 1.00 servingTostadas(For serving.)

Instructions

1

Combine chicken broth, beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili powder, and oregano in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Transfer chorizo to a bowl, reserving the oil.

Estimated time: 7 minutes

3

Add fideo to the hot oil and cook, stirring frequently, until browned. Pour in the blended salsa. Return chorizo to the pot.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until fideo is cooked through and soup has thickened (about 10-12 minutes).

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

Add more broth if needed to adjust consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Divide soup among bowls and top with crema, queso, avocado, onion, cilantro, and crushed red pepper.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

7

Serve with tostadas.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Estimated time: 1 minutes